Mission to Madagascar

Set in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, this audiobook explores the interconnected lives of Radama, the young ruler of Madagascar; Robert Townsend Farquhar, the British governor of Mauritius; and James Hastie, an adventurous East India Company sergeant. Through Hastie's unpublished journals, listeners gain a detailed view of early 19th-century Madagascar’s landscape, culture, and geopolitics, as the characters navigate power struggles, colonial interests, and the complexities of slavery. The story intertwines travel, court intrigue, and colonial diplomacy in a richly woven narrative.