A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee

A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee

**WINNER OF THE CWA ENDEAVOUR HISTORICAL DAGGER ** 'An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom India, 1919. Desperate for a fresh start, Captain Sam Wyndham arrives to take up an important post in Calcutta's police force. He is soon called to the scene of a horrifying murder. The victim was a senior official, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to leave India - or else. With the stability of the Empire under threat, Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-not' Banerjee must solve the case quickly. But there are some who will do anything to stop them... **A THE TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB TOP 40 BOOK OF LAST FIVE YEARS** Praise for the Wyndham and Banerjee series : 'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin 'Does for the Raj what Philip Kerr did for the Reich' The Times/Sunday Times Crime Club 'Highly entertaining' Daily Telegraph If you enjoyed A Rising Man, further books in the Wyndham and Banerjee series are available now: A Necessary Evil Smoke and Ashes Death in the East The Shadows of Men

A joy to read -- Susan Hill
A journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj.. a cracking debut -- Jon Coates * Daily Express *
Splendid...Captain Sam Wyndham is a winning creation * The Times, Crime Book of the Month *
[A] terrific first novel...Mukherjee’s descriptions of Calcutta under the Raj are vivid, while Wyndham’s position as a newcomer with fresh eyes works brilliantly * Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month *
Enthralling... The investigation sends Wyndham and his Bengali assistant on a whirlwind circuit of the city -- Marilyn Stasio * New York Times Book Review *

Abir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in 1920s India. His books have been translated into fifteen languages and won various awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing. He also co-hosts the popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast which takes a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture. Abir grew up in Scotland and now lives in Surrey with his wife and two sons. Website: abirmukherjee.com Twitter, Threads & Instagram: @radiomukhers Facebook: AuthorAbir

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ISBN 13	9781784701345
ISBN 10	1784701343
Titel	A Rising Man
Autor	Abir Mukherjee
Serie	Wyndham And Banerjee Series
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Vintage Publishing
Erscheinungsjahr	2017-05-04
Seitenanzahl	400
Preise	Winner of CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger 2017, Short-listed for Jhalak Prize 2017 (UK), Short-listed for HWA Goldsboro Debut Crown 2017 (UK), Short-listed for Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award 2017 (UK), Short-listed for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2018 (UK)
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