The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. Stirling is an 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 detective investigating a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the empire. Stirling's vivid world-building and fast-paced plot make this book an exciting blend of alternative history, mystery, and adventure.