Newsletter #1, August 16th 2025, from the Desk

Some News from Mutiny Reflections

In light of the ongoing discussion about the proposed tearing down of Robert Clive’s statue in London, which thankfully, has not happened, it has become necessary to take another look at what this site wants to achieve.
Recently, after a long talk with history enthusiast and sword aficionado, Roy Driver, we came to the conclusion that, while we are not titled historians in any form, we do possess, between us, quite a lot of knowledge. Both of us agreed that something must be done to prevent the ongoing misinformation in regards to the British in India. As such, we came to the conclusion, we are quite capable of putting together a series of talks which address issues of history, especially those which either receive little light or are presented in the wrong one.
How these talks will be structured or where they will lead is currently still under discussion. We both know we have plenty of work to do before we can present something that fulfils the following criteria:

1. Presenting the history of the British in India from an unbiased, objective point of view
2. Keeping the details at a level so that our audience will not, in the future, use the talks as a sleep aid
3. The history should challenge common thought: in other words, clarify myths, right some obvious wrongs, add context to accepted truths and give credit where credit is due.

Although we are still in the planning stages, this is a departure from what we have both worked hard on: me, the mutiny, and Roy, the early 18th and 19th century history of the British in India. However, it is the logical next step to combine forces and take a look at history from different perspectives.
As soon as the first talk is ready, it will be published on our respective sites, and we will take the risk and put it out on Social Media as well. When you, my readers, have a pressing topic you would like us to address, please let me know in the comments or send me a message!

Other News

I have recently been contracted by Barnthorn Publishing for two further books, both of which will be available next year – the first will address the lesser-known Victoria Cross winners in the theatre of operations outside Lucknow, Delhi and Cawnpore.
The second, which will not be ready until the last quarter of 2026, will be looking at escapes from the stations when mutiny broke out – this will be a much harder read, I believe, but some of the stories are worth their place in history.

And Finally…

It has been a long and hot summer, but I am still carrying on with writing, albeit a little slower than I usually would. The mutiny is entering a new phase, with the retaking of Lucknow and the start of the Rohilkhand Campaign. Along the way, we shall meet a host of new characters, from Lord Mark Kerr to Brigadier Lugard; we shall also explore the doings of Robert Walpole and his disasters. As it is already 1858, the events that needed to fall into place for the dissolution of the East India Company.


Exciting times ahead, and I am grateful to you, my readers, for your support!

Wishing you a lovely summer and a delightful autumn,

With best wishes

Eva Chatterji