Jedi Colonial?

Alex Golub (blog listed in my links section) has written a novel called Andrew Huff and the Pool of Lost Souls. You may purchase it, or read it online (I think) here.

"It is 1879 and the colonial empires of Britain and Russia battle for control of the vast expanse of Central Asia. But darker forces are at work as well, threatening to corrupt Mennonite communities around the globe and plunge the world into restrictive copyright regimes from which it will never recover. It’s a tall order for two time-travelling Jedi to fill, but if anyone can do it it’s the teenage Maori padwan Anne Kawharu and her quizzical teacher Rex Masterson, adjunct field Jedi extraordinaire. As they draw closer and closer to the enigmatic Pool of Lost Souls, Anne and Rex pursue their goal with the help of Lawrence Lessig, Sammy Davis Junior, a super-intelligent Beluga whale, and the Baal Shem Tov. But no one can help them as their fate becomes bound up with immortal book dealer Andrew Huff’s quest to track down the his one true love —the deadliest woman in the world."

Sounds like a fun romp.