The Crosswinds of Empire Books in Order
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The Crosswinds of Empire books in publication order
3 books
Harbor of Strangers
by Daniel John Roddy
2025
As British forces seize Hong Kong, young healer Mei protects her mother’s medical scroll while runaway sailor James seeks refuge. Their uneasy alliance draws them into pursuit and war, testing whether trust can bridge the forces dividing them.
Jade and Ashes
by Daniel John Roddy
2025
In colonial Hong Kong, Indian clerk Ravi and Cantonese healer Lian encounter a coded message tied to hidden resistance. As the Taiping Rebellion gathers force, they must navigate betrayal and conflicting loyalties without losing the histories they carry.
The Mountain and the Sea
by Daniel John Roddy
2025
In 1850s Hong Kong, Isobel’s lost scroll and Zhen’s search for his father’s death draw two families into colonial intrigue. As rebellion approaches and fire reveals a hidden message, they confront divided loyalties and buried secrets.
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