Merchant's Tale books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Merchant's Tale series?"

"There are two books in the Merchant's Tale series, published between 2022 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Merchant's Tale series?"

"The first book in the Merchant's Tale series is Birth of the Raj, published in 2022."

Q: "What is the Merchant's Tale series about?"

"The two books follow a merchant in the early days of British involvement in India. Birth of the Raj (2022) and Adrift In The World (2023) explore trade, empire, and personal ambition."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Birth of the Raj	2022	Andrew Wareham	Buy
2	Adrift In The World	2023	Andrew Wareham	Buy

Merchant’s Tale follows a trader during the early period of British commercial expansion in India. Birth of the Raj (2022) sets up the story of a merchant navigating the opportunities and dangers of the subcontinent, while Adrift In The World (2023) expands the scope.

The two-book series shows Andrew Wareham exploring the commercial side of empire rather than the military side, focusing on the merchants who built fortunes and shaped history through trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Merchant's Tale series?

There are two books in the Merchant’s Tale series, published between 2022 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Merchant's Tale series?

The first book in the Merchant’s Tale series is Birth of the Raj, published in 2022.

What is the Merchant's Tale series about?

The two books follow a merchant in the early days of British involvement in India. Birth of the Raj (2022) and Adrift In The World (2023) explore trade, empire, and personal ambition.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order