The White Heron Descends on the Peacock: Britain Invades Burma 1810-1826

King Bodawpaya had a complex personality. He raised his sons, Princes Bagyidaw and Tharrawaddy, differently which led to consequences for the Kingdom of Burma as it struggled to understand the British Empire. Told through the political and personal interplay of real historical characters: The Chief Minister, Prince Mekkhara, his daughter Shwei Myet, the famed writer, U Sa, his wife, Mya Thein and the army Commander Maha Bandula are the main focus of this historical drama along with the conniving brother and sister, Menthagyi and Meh Nu. There were British professional men who tried to understand Burmese customs: William White, Felix Carey and Henry Gouger - their story is included and their inability to influence their superiors in the British headquarters at Calcutta.

The eventual British conquest culminated in the savage war of 1824-26 which was so costly to both sides. [ Burmese resilience continued until 1885 when after the third war, the British finally conquered the whole Kingdom - but this goes beyond this story. Since regaining independence in 1946 Burma has faced and is facing many momentous challenges]