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by J. E. (Joyce Emmerson) Muddock
THE GREAT WHITE HAND
PREFACE
CHAPTER I. THE RISING OF THE STORM.
CHAPTER II. THE MYSTERY OF THE CHUPATTIES.
CHAPTER III. THE STORM BREAKS.
CHAPTER IV. THE PALACE OF THE MOGUL.
CHAPTER V. THE TREACHERY OF THE KING.
CHAPTER VI. HEROIC DEFENCE OF THE MAGAZINE.
CHAPTER VII. HAIDEE AND HER WRONGS.
CHAPTER VIII. A PERILOUS MISSION.
The tale unfolds during the tumultuous year of the Indian Mutiny, when rebellion sweeps across the subcontinent and throws both soldiers and civilians into chaos. The story follows a young British officer returning from Scotland, thrust into the heat of Delhi and the siege of Cawnpore. Through vivid descriptions of market streets, jungle paths and makeshift forts, the narrative captures the raw energy of a nation in revolt.
At the heart of the conflict stands the enigmatic “Tiger of Cawnpore,” a charismatic leader whose bravery and cruelty blur the line between hero and villain. Our protagonist must navigate shifting loyalties, a love that blossoms amid gunfire, and the ever‑present danger that any misstep could mean death. The novel blends romance, moral dilemma, and battlefield drama, offering listeners an immersive glimpse of a historic upheaval without sacrificing personal intrigue.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (523K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Hutchison & Co., 1896.
Credits
Sonya Schermann, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2022-06-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1843–1934
A wildly prolific Victorian journalist-novelist, he wrote mystery, horror, historical fiction, and adventure tales, often under the pen name Dick Donovan. At his peak, his detective stories were popular enough to be compared with Conan Doyle’s.
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