A Rising Man
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By Abir Mukherjee
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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. 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…
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Just read A Rising Man (Quick reads) by Abir Mukherjee and really liked it. It’s set in 1919 Calcutta and follows a British detective and his Indian partner solving a murder. The mystery was interesting and the setting felt really vivid. Even though it’s a short book, it didn’t feel rushed. I liked the mix of crime, history, and politics—definitely made me want to read more from the series.
Brilliant! Dark! Funny! Thrilling and... it has romance
His descriptions painted a picture on every page and the surprises, twists and turns kept coming right until the last paragraph.
I was left gasping for breath and wanting to move straight on to 'A Necessary Evil' whilst also wanting to reread it all over again (but I had already promised to lend it to my friend - damn and blast!!)
