"In the Mahdi's Grasp" is an exciting historical adventure from the famous English writer George Manville Fenn. The events of the book take place during the chaotic period during the Mahdist rebellion in Sudan at the end of the 19th century. The main character, a young British officer, finds himself in a powerful tension between colonial and indigenous forces, between ethical scales and the demands of duty. The author skillfully tells about the incredible trials that the hero has to face, and about the struggle for survival in the unfavorable environment of war and political conspiracies. "In the power of the Mahdi" is an exciting journey into the past that will move and leave you impressed.