The book "Major Hart's Report of the Rice Fraud near Seringapatam" by W. H. Inglis tells the story of a scandalous case involving fraud in the rice trade. The main character, Major Hart, finds himself at the center of a complex case, where rivets, conspiracies and intrigues are intertwined in a dangerous knot. The author reveals the details of the case in detail, talking about the brutality of trade conditions, the insidious practices of traders and the hero's struggle with the system, which is manifested in all its poverty. This book is not only an investigation of fraud, but also a deep analytical work that reveals the essence of the social order and moral values of the era.