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A Rising Man

A Rising Man

Quick Reads 2025

Summary

**A historical mystery from one of Britain's BEST crime writer's, COMING OUT in Quick Reads Format**

India, 1919. A man is found dead. A note has been left in the dead man’s mouth. It warns the English to leave India. If they don’t, more blood will be spilled.

Two police officers, Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee must solve the crime quickly. But there are some people who will do anything to stop them.

You won’t be able to put down A Rising Man, the first mystery in the Wyndham and Banerjee series by award-winning crime writer Abir Mukherjee.

About the author

Abir Mukherjee

Abir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in 1920s India. His books have been translated into fifteen 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
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