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In the days of the Raj, a newly arrived Scotland Yard detective is confronted with the murder of a British official—in his mouth a note warning the British to leave India, or else . . .

Calcutta, 1919. Captain Sam Wyndham, former Scotland Yard detective, is a new arrival to Calcutta. Desperately seeking a fresh start after his experiences during the Great War, Wyndham has been recruited to head up a new post in the police force. He is immediately overwhelmed by the heady vibrancy of the tropical city, but with barely a moment to acclimatize or to deal with the ghosts that still haunt him, Wyndham is caught up in a murder investigation that threatens to destabilize a city already teetering on the brink of political insurgency.

The body of a senior official has been found in a filthy sewer, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to quit India, or else. Under tremendous pressure to solve the case before it erupts into increased violence on the streets, Wyndham and his two new colleagues—arrogant Inspector Digby and Sergeant Banerjee, one of the few Indians to be recruited into the new CID—embark on an investigation that will take them from the opulent mansions of wealthy British traders to the seedy opium dens of the city.

Masterfully evincing the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial Calcutta, A Rising Man is the start of an enticing new historical crime series.

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“An enthralling debut.”
- Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review

“A vibrant and powerful debut.”
- Seattle Times

“Winner of the Harvill Secker Daily Telegraph crime writing competition, this stirring, entertaining first mystery bursts with lively, colorful historical details about colonial Calcutta. The developing relationship between Wyndham and Banerjee is a delight. A fine start to a new crime series that will attract readers of M.J. Carter and Tarquin Hall.”
- Library Journal (starred and Debut of the Month)

“British author Mukherjee’s outstanding debut and series launch combines a cleverly constructed whodunit with an unusual locale―Calcutta in 1919―portrayed with convincing detail. The nuanced relationship between Wyndham and his Indian assistant adds even more depth. ”
- Publishers Weekly (starred)

“This checks pretty much every box in our ‘should we read this mystery?’ checklist. First, it launches a new series. Second, it's set in the past in another country, in this case Calcutta in 1919. Third, it was a hit overseas (in London). Fourth, the trades (Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, etc.) have praised it. Fifth, is enjoying enthusiastic support from early readers. Sixth (and this is a new one for us), it features a character known as ‘No Surrender’ Banerjee, which seals the deal.”
- BookFilter

“A marvelous new historical crime series. ”
- Book Riot

“The novel is filled with fascinating historical detail, intriguing crime, and a minefield of political pitfalls the characters must navigate. Both Sam Wyndham and Surrender-not Banerjee are two creatively developed characters who are more than capable of carrying readers through Calcutta for many books to come.”
- Criminal Element

“A crime novel that is, quite simply, enormous fun. Wyndham’s next assignment can’t come soon enough.”
- The National (Abu Dhabi)

“With a sly authorial wit, quirky characters, and historical details that anchor the story to its steamy, exotic locale, this debut novel is the first in what looks to be an entertaining new series similar to Barbara Cleverly’s Detective Joe Sandilands mysteries (especially The Damascened Blade, 2004).”
- Booklist

“[A] splendid debut...and his hero, Captain Sam Wyndham, is a winning creation.”
- The Times (London), Crime Book of the Month

“A lip-smacking and highly entertaining mystery, set in a Calcutta so convincingly evoked that readers will find sweat bursting from their foreheads.”
- The Daily Telegraph

About the Author

Abir Mukherjee is the author of the award-winning Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in Raj-era India. He has won the CWA Historical Dagger and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger, the HWA Gold Crown, and the Edgar Allan Poe Award. His novels include A Rising Man, A Necessary Evil, Smoke and Ashes, and Death in the East. Abir grew up in Scotland and now lives in Surrey, England.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pegasus Crime; Reprint edition (April 10, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681776707
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681776705
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches

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Customers find this novel to be a romp of a read with a great historical mystery set in Calcutta, featuring wonderful characters and colorful cultural aspects. Moreover, the narrative style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how it brings back memories of India. However, the writing quality and humor receive mixed reactions, with some praising the writing while others point out numerous typos, and while some appreciate the humor, others find it uninspired.

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Patto
Murder, intrigue & bedeviled detective work in colonial Calcutta
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017
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Captain Sam Wyndham is the new man on the British police force in Calcutta, a veteran from Scotland Yard. Numbed by the loss of his wife and the horrors of his combat experiences in the Great War, he depends on morphine for stress-relief, a bit like Sherlock Holmes. But unlike Holmes, he doesn't make lightening deductions. Fleeting observations simmer in his unconscious until he begins to see his way forward...

All in all, he's a very likable, very human detective. Being new in India, Sam hasn't developed the contempt for the natives common among his fellow officers. He even starts favoring the company of his native sergeant Banerjee over his arrogant British subordinate Digby.

The murder of a rising man in British administration is Sam's first case. Almost simultaneously he gets another case thrown at him, an attack on a train that looks like a robbery gone wrong. Sam and his men investigate systematically, which makes this an engrossing police procedural on the surface. But politics muddy the waters at every turn. Insurrection is brewing in India, simultaneously with Ghanaian-inspired non-violent resistance. This novel weaves politics into the plot with finesse and offers a fascinating picture of the Raj.

There are some terrific action scenes. Sam, being battle trained in fighting and strategy, makes a great action hero. He also has a wry sense of humor, which emerges in witty dialog and in Sam's sardonic stream of consciousness. Abir Mukherjee is really a very good writer to give us such an engaging and fun protagonist.

A Rising Man is an impressive first novel, and heralds a series that promises to be addictive. I look forward to the next book.

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Calcutta History and Intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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In an excellent start to a promising series of historical detective fiction stories, A Rising Man satisfies on almost every level.
The attraction of old colonial Calcutta, the last days of British Imperial power in India provides the backdrop for what will continue on as a series of detective stories set in Calcutta. The main character, Sam Wyndham, is an attractive figure with an interesting backstory. His assistant Surrender-not Banerjee makes for another interesting character with an intriguing backstory.
I found the social commentary and political intrigue of this period in Calcutta history, with the coming sunset of British rule, a storyline worthy of filling many more stories of the adventures of this colorful pair. The sturdy Bengali culture provided enough seeds of rebellion to fuel the eventual political movement toward Indian independence.
I can forgive the poor editing and the typographical errors. I found A Rising Man appealing as a very good story with potential for the future. I am looking forward to the next edition of this series.

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phrynne
Excellent historical mystery set in Calcutta after the first world war
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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Well I have come to this series late but at least that means I have four more ready to read and that is a good thing because A Rising Man is excellent.

Captain Sam Wyndham is a Scotland Yard detective damaged, in the way of many men in 1919, by his experiences in the war, the loss of his wife to Spanish flu, and an addiction to the opium used in his medical care. He moves to Calcutta and joins the Police force there in an attempt to begin a new life.

The book opens with a murder which Sam is determined to solve despite huge obstacles along the way. He is assisted by Sergeant Banerjee who turns out to be a really likeable offsider, kept busy mostly in trying to keep Sam alive. The two develop an entertaining partnership.

The author writes exceedingly well and creates the atmosphere of Calcutta under the Raj perfectly. The heat, the humidity, the crowded streets are palpable and the extreme differences in the way people lived was made very clear. I can see that Sam, with his slightly more moderate views on life, is going to have a few very serious struggles along the way. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book!

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John Warrant
OK period piece detective story
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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I really wanted to love this book. Set in a great historical period - India after WWI - with a potentially challenging mystery to solve, it had all the right potential. But.. first, shame on Pegasus Books, who published it in Kindle. They greedily charged close to $15 for this electronic copy and then cheaped out on proof reading, there were so many typos and spacing problems that it got old fast. As for the mystery, there just wasn’t enough. The fact that the lead character kept getting it wrong didn’t really increase suspense and didn’t really hook me in trying to unravel it based on the clues (or should I say clue) they he kept missing. In the end it was a decent period piece that traded the potential for something better in exchange for a series of decently rendered cliches about the Raj.

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Whodunit during the Raj time in India
Reviewed in Spain on May 17, 2024
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Love it! The Indian setting and atmosphere are described wonderfully. The English do no come out too well but then they were not at their best in India. Where and when ARE they at their best?

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Thrilling! Superb prose, great characters and dialogue, a flawed hero, amazing pacing and rhythm. Extraordinary!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2018
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What a delight. Thrilling! Superb prose, great characters and dialogue, a flawed hero, amazing pacing and rhythm, and a delicious complex mystery of my favourite kind: The pieces are presented as the story develops, and you arrive at the solution along with the detective! Awesome! And it's Mukherjee's first book! What a joy, and a very satisfying historical experience as well. 4.5 stars, WELL DONE!

Apparently, Abir Mukherjee became a noir fan after a friend forced him to read Gorky Park. Good choice!

And bless his silver-tongue, Joseph Knox recommended "A Rising Man" to me just last week!
(Ten Stars: Joseph Knox Sirens and The Smiling Man)

As usual with my reviews, please first read the publisher’s blurb/summary of the book. Thank you.

This is such a great introduction to the last days of the Raj, wrapped in a murder and other mysteries. Politics abound, but the policeman pushes forward relentlessly. This reminds me of Renko in Gorky Park in many ways. Wonderful.

There is a minor romantic interest in the lovely Annie, and some supporting characters to provide clues and red herrings, all perfectly pitched and balanced to provide great entertainment throughout the entire book. No lags, no overwriting, no padding, no silly cartoon plots or characters, and with a satisfying conclusion, this is the Real Deal. I will be starting Book #2 "A Necessary Evil" in a few minutes!

There are so many fine quotations in this book, so much care and thought, and almost my favourite kind of gumshoe: the "philosopher-detective". What a delight!

Here are a few -

It was the architecture of domination and it all seemed faintly absurd. The Palladian buildings with their columns and pediments, the toga-clad statues of Englishmen long deceased, and the Latin inscriptions on everything from palaces to public lavatories. Looking at it all, a stranger could be forgiven for thinking that Calcutta had been colonised by Italians rather than Englishmen.

The Raj Bhavan

Nothing, save maybe for war, quite prepares you for Calcutta. Not the horrors recounted by returning India-men in the smoke-filled rooms of Pall Mall, not the writings of journalists and novelists, not even a five-thousand-mile sea voyage with stops in Alexandria and Aden. Calcutta, when it arrives, is on a scale more alien than anything the imagination of an Englishman can conjure up. Clive of India had called it the most wicked place in the Universe, and his was one of the more positive reviews.

Sam considers the opium from local Calcutta Chinese...
... we’d fought two wars against their [China's] emperors for the right to peddle the damn stuff [opium] in their country. And peddle it we did. So much so that we managed to make addicts out of a quarter of the male population. If you thought about it, that probably made Queen Victoria the greatest drug peddler in history.

Upon meeting a beautiful young woman, Sam thinks:
How does a man survive three years of bombing, shelling and machine-gun fire and yet still tremble with nerves when asking a woman out for lunch?

I'd feel the same way meeting this beauty:

Military intelligence had granted the Commissioner’s request .... ‘Any and all assistance’ would be provided to us. That was a nice touch; like someone punching you in the face, then asking what they could do to help stop the bleeding.

Digby:
... all mouth and no trousers.
Reminds me of "All hat and no cattle", and other sayings -
all bark and no bite; all bluff and bluster; all booster, no payload; all crown, no filling; all foam, no beer; all ham, no let; all hammer, no nail; all icing, no cake; all lime and salt, no tequila; all mouth and no trousers; all mouth and trousers; all shot, no powder; all sizzle and no steak; all talk; all talk and no action; all wax and no wick; all motion and no meat; all show, no go.

Byrne on "Moral Superiority":
Now how d’ye suppose one hundred and fifty thousand British keep control of three hundred million Indians?’ ... ‘Moral superiority.’ He let the phrase sink in. ‘For such a small number to rule over so many, the rulers need to project an aura of superiority over the ruled. Not just physical or military superiority mind, but also moral superiority. More importantly, their subjects must in turn believe themselves to be inferior; that they need to be ruled for their own benefit. ... Why else would we build that bloody great monstrosity the Victoria Memorial out of white marble and make it bigger than the Taj Mahal?'

The Victoria Memorial, Calcutta

The Infamous Black Hole of Calcutta was at Fort William.

As Sam, Digby and Bannerjee search for the truth ....
April 13, 1919, Amritsar. This was Baisakhi Day. That evening, a little after 5 pm, Brigadier General Dyer had ordered his small troop of soldiers to fire indiscriminately and without warning at a crowd of more than 20,000 people — men, women and children — who had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh. The official death toll was 379 but given the size of the gathering, the actual toll could well have been over a thousand.

Brigadier General Dyer, "The Butcher of Amritsar"

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1.0% "... apparently, Mukherjee became a noir fan after a friend forced him to read Gorky Park. Good choice."

4.0% "... already Very Good! This was recommended to me by Joseph Knox, author of the extraordinary Sirens and The Smiling Man "

30.0% "... terrific. So nice to find an intelligent, interesting book with fine prose."

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Brilliant First novel
Reviewed in Australia on February 2, 2019
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This was such a wonderful read, riddled with intrigue. The wonderful descriptions of India at the first decade if last century makes you feel as you are the. Abir is not afraid to use words that are considered racial these days such as referring to the Indians as natives as was done back in the day. Sam Wyndham has is failings too and a serious one too. It will be interesting to see how this develops
Surrender-Not is an a likeable chap, very shy so it will be a pleasure to see his character grow as he gains confidence.
Abur Mukherjee has presented us with a brilliant 1st novel with none of the rawness of an usual first novel. Highly recommend
this book. It will be especially familiar to anyone born in UK, New Zealand or Australia

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Love every minutes of reading
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A very fascinating story with suspens, history and characters you want to know more of. And surprise! Really loved it.

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The book itself is quite riveting and introduces the characters extremely easily. The plot is good and the setting is excellent. What made me give it a five star rating however, is the witty writing. It was awesome!,. Read this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Whodunit during the Raj time in India

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling! Superb prose, great characters and dialogue, a flawed hero, amazing pacing and rhythm. Extraordinary!

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Murder, intrigue & bedeviled detective work in colonial Calcutta

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OK period piece detective story

Whodunit during the Raj time in India

Thrilling! Superb prose, great characters and dialogue, a flawed hero, amazing pacing and rhythm. Extraordinary!

Brilliant First novel

Love every minutes of reading

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