Highly recommended by Ellen Russon
:
Abir Mukherjee's
Sam Wyndham mystery series
The first books in this marvelous series by Abir Mukherjee were two of the best books I read last year. I am looking forward to the third installment, coming out in March 2019. Beautifully written, this crime series set in 1920s Calcutta and filled with historical detail, has everything: fascinating settings, great plots, intriguing characters, wit... Start with Sam Wyndham #1:
A Rising Man.
"Splendid...Captain Sam Wyndham is a winning creation."-
The Times (London),
Crime Book of the Month
"An enthralling debut" -
New York Times
"This stirring, entertaining first mystery bursts with lively, colorful historical details about colonial Calcutta. The developing relationship between Wyndham and Banerjee is a delight." -
Library Journal
(
starred and Debut of the Month
)
"Brilliant. Wyndham is an intriguing protagonist, offering crisp narration that's sometimes slightly arrogant, sometimes amusingly self-effacing. Add in clever dialogue that's laden with double entendre, and what more can a hardcore whodunit fan ask for?" -
Bookpage
(
Top 10 Mystery of the Year
)
"The novel has a great sense of time and place (be prepared to mop sweat off your brow from the heat!), a fascinating mystery, and an intriguing ending. Definitely recommended!" -
Historical Novels Review
(
Editor's Choice
)
"This atmospheric sequel to
A Rising Man
establishes a strong sense of place by showcasing in rich detail the life of a wealthy maharaja with his wives, concubines, and hundreds of children. Mukherjee further develops his brooding, introspective, and flawed lead protagonist, who relies on his partner's in-depth knowledge of Indian culture and traditions." -
Library Journal
(
starred
)
ABIR MUKHERJEE is the winner of the 2017 CWA Historical Dagger Award for
A Rising Man
, which was also shortlisted for the Edgar Award
. A Necessary Evil
is the second novel in the series.
Smoke and Ashes
will be released in March 2019. Learn more at
https://www.abirmukherjee.com/
