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A Rising Man : Wyndham and Banerjee Book 1

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India, 1919. Murder mystery with historical backdrop.

A Rising Man is an outstanding murder mystery novel that takes place in India during the period of British Raj. The book not only provides a detailed and exceptional account of the era, but also offers a multi-dimensional plot, full of suspense and exciting twists that will keep the readers on the edge of their seats.

  • Barry Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2018)
  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel (2018)
  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Shortlist (2018)
  • Jhalak Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • CWA Historical Dagger (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Rising Man : Wyndham and Banerjee Book 1

Regular price ₱638.55 ₱341.55 47% off
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ISBN: 9781784701345
Authors: Abir Mukherjee
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 2017-06-27
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: War, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 10850 readers)

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'An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian RankinIndia, 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.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...'One of the most exciting debut novels I've read in years'Val McDermid'Highly entertaining...set in a Calcutta so convincingly evoked that readers will find sweat bursting from their foreheads'Daily Telegraph'This vivid murder mystery moves at breakneck speeds'Sunday Times'Intoxicating... utterly captivating'Daily Mail
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India, 1919. Murder mystery with historical backdrop.

A Rising Man is an outstanding murder mystery novel that takes place in India during the period of British Raj. The book not only provides a detailed and exceptional account of the era, but also offers a multi-dimensional plot, full of suspense and exciting twists that will keep the readers on the edge of their seats.

  • Barry Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2018)
  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel (2018)
  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Shortlist (2018)
  • Jhalak Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • CWA Historical Dagger (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.