Explore the complexities of 19th-century India’s governance with this personal account from a British civil servant. ‘A Fly on the Wheel’ offers rare insights into colonial administration, detailing interactions with Indian officials, the impact of British policies on society, and cross-cultural observations. This historical memoir provides a unique perspective on the era of British rule in India. Essential for students of Indian history, colonial studies, and enthusiasts of administrative memoirs, it sheds light on a pivotal period of the subcontinent’s past.