Rising Man

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 EvilSmoke and AshesDeath in the EastThe Shadows of MenThe 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