In January 1857 a Brahmin sepoy at Dum-Dum is asked by a low-caste lascar for his drinking pot, and the rumour of greased cartridges begins to spread. Tracy follows a young British officer, Frank, through the outbreak at Meerut, Bahadur Shah’s proclamation in Delhi, the well at Cawnpore and the siege of Lucknow.
Vivid imperial adventure that tells the story from the British side; its view of India is that of its Edwardian author. Download the free EPUB.
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