Publication: Macmillan, 1971, London
First edition. Pseudonym of Ronald Bassett. First novel in the series. Fine in dust jacket with two tiny closed tears to top edge of rear panel, and lightly rubbed at lower corner points. Full wraparound dust jacket art by Edward Mortelmans. Introduces Joseph Dando of the 60th Rifles [now the Green Jackets] in Victorian India as a member of the British Victorian Indian Army in 1857. Dando is at Meerut at the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny.
Inventory Number: 15568