An historical ‘who-done-it’, an adventure story, a history of the Anglo-Egyptian War and a biography of those involved in the controversy, it explores the gulf between the Imperial ideal and reality and provides an insight into the character of the men who built the Empire. One of the three Englishmen killed was William Gill, who was educated at Brighton College, and, whose family, on his death, funded three College scholarships to be awarded annually to the sons of army officers.
The book recounts Gill’s remarkable life and would thus perhaps appeal to College alumni and make a valuable addition to the College’s Library.