The Peshawar Lancers by S. M. Stirling is an exciting alternative history mystery set in a world where a catastrophic event has shifted the Earth's axis, plunging Europe into a new ice age. The British Empire relocates to India, and the story follows a British officer, Athelstane King, as he investigates a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Empire. Stirling's attention to detail and thrilling plot twists make this book a must-read for fans of alternative history and mystery genres.