The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee
*A THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR**
'An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom on A Rising Man
Calcutta, 1923. When a Hindu theologian is found murdered in his home, the city is on the brink of all-out religious war. Can officers of the Imperial Police Force, Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee track down those responsible in time to stop a bloodbath?
Set at a time of heightened political tension, beginning in atmospheric Calcutta and taking the detectives all the way to bustling Bombay, the latest instalment in this 'unmissable' (The Times) series presents Wyndham and Banerjee with an unprecedented challenge. Will this be the case that finally drives them apart?
'An engaging, evocative thriller that captures the heat of Indian nights and heady days of a bygone era, without being sentimental or simplistic' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal
Praise for the Wyndham and Banerjee series :
'Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in the crime genre...breathtaking' Peter May, bestselling author of Lockdown
'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin
'Cracking... A journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj' Daily Express
If you enjoyed The Shadows of Men further books in the Wyndham and Banerjee series are available now:
A Rising Man
A Necessary Evil
Smoke and Ashes
Death in the East
Another compelling, thoughtful and atmospheric episode in this fine series * Mail on Sunday *
Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in the crime genreHis evocation of 1920s India under British occupation is breathtaking. He takes you there with luscious strokes of his pen and a dry wit, keeping you on the edge of your seat as he spins his tale. * Peter May, Sunday Times bestselling author *
I loved the slick dovetailing of the dual narrative and the sharp, humorous writing...An engaging, evocative thriller that captures the heat of Indian nights and heady days of a bygone era, without being sentimental or simplistic. For me, the murder mystery and historical elements were perfectly woven together. * Janice Hallett, author of Sunday Times bestseller The Appeal on The Shadows of Men *
Abir Mukherjee's terrific crime novels are set in India in the 1920s. The Shadows of Men is vivid and brutal * Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month *
The Shadows of Men displays all Mukherjee's usual brio, comic timing and eye for historical colour. It is a crime story, but also the tale of Banerjee's reckoning with himself and his involvement in the British Raj, a regime he increasingly despises. Thought-provoking, page-turning and immersive. * The Times *
Once again, Mr Mukherjee tells a captivating tale with an intricate plot, compelling characters, wry humour and diverse range of locations. * Economist *
The Shadows of Men is a fabulous read - exciting, moving and highly entertaining. -- Ajay Chowdhury, author of THE WAITER
This brilliant mingling of real history and fictional invention kicks off a series that does for the Raj what Philip Kerr did for the Reich
* The Times, on A Rising Man *The pacing and twists are among the author's best work. This is a sterling example of a riveting whodunit plot coupled with a vivid portrayal of a seminal historical moment. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781787300590 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787300595 |
| Title | The Shadows of Men |
| Author | Abir Mukherjee |
| Series | Wyndham And Banerjee Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-11-11 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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