The Monocled Mutineer tells the story of a World War One mutiny which took place at the harsh British training Camp Etaples, France in 1917 on the eve of the Passchendaele battle. Set in the trenches, it follows the life of the leader of the main British Mutiny, Percy Toplis. Toplis was a rake, rogue and master of disguise who became the most wanted man in Britain. This is a story of high romance, hilarious impudence and savage retribution.