In 1924, two pioneering Scottish women embark on a perilous journey to conquer the icy summits of the mountainous state of The Himolo. A century later, the fallout from their adventure threatens the interests of a mining giant with the controversial rights to excavate under a nearby glacier.
In response, a group of corrupt officials and unhinged scientists hatch a plot with shocking reverberations. Among those affected is Pradesh, a well-meaning local schoolteacher who unwittingly becomes entangled in the cover-up.
A criminal syndicate, a religious sect in Bali and a shadowy art collector in London all seem to be connected to the deceit. But what secrets are buried beneath the ice?
Written with a liberal dose of satire and irreverence, J.K. Proctor's HEMADRI NADI - A GLACIER TOO FAR is an intriguing environmental thriller that seamlessly blends corporate conspiracy, social injustice and historical mystery.