The Great White Hand; Or, the Tiger of Cawnpore: A story of the Indian Mutiny

"The Great White Hand; Or, the Tiger of Cawnpore: A story of the Indian Mutiny" by J. E. Muddock is a historical fiction novel set during the Indian Mutiny, where British colonists and Indian soldiers clash. The story follows Walter Gordon, a young Englishman, and Flora Meredith, his fiancee, as their lives are upended by rebellion and treachery. Opening with a tense atmosphere in Meerut on May 9, 1857, the narrative foreshadows the violence of the Mutiny. Flora voices her concerns about the growing unrest among the native people, while Walter initially dismisses her fears, showing the English's lack of understanding. As the characters become aware of the dangerous situation, a native clerk named Jewan Bukht reveals the uprising. This start establishes the characters' relationships and hints at the personal and shared struggles to come.