The Restless Quest
by
J.P. CROSS
How Britain’s connection with the Gurkhas began
This historical novel, covers a seventy year period leading up to Anglo-Nepal war in 1814-16. Through the story of the legendary Bhakti Thapa, reconstructed from both folk memory and previously unknown written sources, it tells how the hill men of Nepal and the British in India originally developed a great respect for each other. This has resulted in a unique relationship that has already lasted for nearly 200 years.
‘…a gripping tale. Readers interested in the origin of the British Gurkha connection will be richly rewarded.’
General Sir Sam Cowan, KCB, CBE
Colonel Commandant of Brigade of Gurkhas, 1994-2003
"If you want to understand more about the extraordinary and enduring commitment made by the Gurkhas to Britain you must read this book. John Cross writes from his wide knowledge and deep compassion for these legendary soldiers, the hill men of Nepal whose bravery and good humour put them in a class of their own. I commend The Restless Quest unreservedly."
Joanna Lumley
J P Cross served in the British army for 39 years, all but one year in Asia and all but three years with the Gurkhas. After retiring from the army in 1982, he now lives permanently in Nepal with his surrogate family who, because of his very limited sight, are also his eyes. Consequently he has lived with the Nepalis virtually all his adult life, since 1944. He is the only foreign permanent resident in Nepal’s history allowed to own land and a house. In the hills, people say he must have been a Nepali in a previous incarnation. A prolific author, a linguist and an expert on Nepalese history, he has been awarded both the MBE and OBE
ISBN: 978-1-906302-20-7
PRICE: £15.00 (plus P & P £3.00 UK, £4.00 EU, £6.50 RoW)
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