After a tumultuous childhood in India and schooling in England, Ashton Pelham-Martyn takes a post with the British Corps of Guides in India.
After returning from Afghanistan, Ash is transferred to a desk job with an army regiment; he finds a friend in Wally but finds himself at odds with other officers.
Prince Jhoti arrives to accompany the procession and brings with him Biju Ram, Ash's old enemy; an attempt is made on Jhoti's life.
The procession arrives at Bhithor; negotiations with The Rana of Bhithor do not go well; the convoy is forced to camp in a position that leaves them dangerously exposed.
Ash returns to Mardan, where the Corps of Guides has been fighting across the border; British envoy Cavagnari signs a treaty with Afghanistan's emir.
After making a last stand at the embassy, Ash journeys home, and he learns that Anjuli's husband is near death.
Ben Cross
Actor
Amy Irving
Christopher Lee
Benedict Taylor
Rossano Brazzi
