The Disputed V.C.: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny

"The Disputed V.C.: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny" by Frederick P. Gibbon is a historical fiction book set in the heart of the Indian Mutiny of 1857, where young Ensign Ted Russell’s personal discontent simmers alongside growing political unrest. Initially consumed by jealousy over his brother’s affections for the commanding officer's daughter, Ethel Woodburn, Ted finds himself drawn to her through shared passions. As this personal drama unfolds, the shadow of rebellion looms, exposing the fault lines between the British colonizers and the native population and pushing Ted towards an understanding of the serious times and his own place within the conflict.