A Rising Man
A richly atmospheric historical crime novel from the award-winning author of HUNTED
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4.1 • 110 Ratings
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
In Calcutta 1919, every truth has a price.
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...
If you loved A Rising Man, discover the rest of the Wyndham and Banerjee series:
A Necessary Evil
Smoke and Ashes
Death in the East
The Shadows of Men
The Burning Grounds
** A SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST CRIME NOVELS AND THRILLERS SINCE 1945**
‘An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom
‘Does for the Raj what Philip Kerr did for the Reich’ The Times
‘Highly entertaining’ Daily Telegraph
Customer Reviews
Excellent
Well written and captivating. I definitely read more of this author - though not sure if he has published any more yet.
Disappointing
Begins well with some good period detail, but slips into action where our hero overcomes all obstacles and lives to fight another day. Forward with British justice!