Set during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, this novel tells the story of a young British officer who must navigate the dangerous alliances and betrayals of the war-torn country. Tracy's vivid descriptions of battle and his sympathetic portrayal of Indian characters make this book a powerful commentary on imperialism and nationalism. Fans of historical fiction and war stories will appreciate this gripping tale. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.