A Rising Man
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A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee
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 in his mouth warns the British to leave India - or else.
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 *
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 and the British Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year 2025 Hunted. His books have been translated into sixteen 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
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781784701345 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784701343 |
| Title | A Rising Man |
| Author | Abir Mukherjee |
| Series | Wyndham And Banerjee Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2017-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Prizes | 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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