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Wyndham and Banerjee #1

Abir Mukherjee

About the book:

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 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…

My Thoughts:

This is an excellent introduction to the final days of the Raj, cleverly woven into a mystery. A hint of romance is intertwined with rich history and politics. The supporting characters add just the right mix of clues and red herrings, creating a well-balanced and thoroughly entertaining story. For me, it was a moderately paced read, as I was absorbing the historical details while enjoying the fictional narrative.

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For more background to the author, Abir Mukherjee check out his author website AbirMukherjee.com

Abir attends and presents at Bloody Scotland, Scotland’s International Crime Writing Festival held in Stirling (and online) each year.

Joined by special guests, British Asian authors, Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee take a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture and Big Fat Asian Weddings. Insightful, funny, packed with stellar interviews – Dean Koontz, Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Mike Gayle, to name a few – and the odd dose of cross-cultural confusion, they dare to explore the parts other podcasts cannot reach. Check out their podcast Red Hot Chilli Writers

Abir’s presence continues on social media – on Instagram, LinkTree, Threads and X

The Publisher, Vintage Books can be found on Instagram LinkTree Threads

I read a mix of the paperback and ebook (both purchased)

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