Trampled Grass

This novel is based on a historical account going back to early 19th century when Great Britain defeated Napoleon Bonaparte expanding the empire. That led to the need for considerable manpower. The captain of a ship is not only responsible for navigating the vessel skilfully but should be a leader to all the naval trainees and junior officers. He should make right decisions which can be harsh without emotions for all. This novel tells a story of the kind-hearted Captain Fraser who led his ship to near-disaster on the Thames. After abolition of slavery the need for farm labourers was filled by a 'new system of slavery' called 'indentured labourers from India'. This novel describes their suffering and what happened to them which the world hardly knows about.