Wyndham and Banerjee Series 5 Books Collection Set by Abir Mukherjee - Paperback Historical Crime Fiction - A Rising Man, A Necessary Evil, Smoke

Titles in This Set A Rising Man A Necessary Evil Smoke and Ashes Death in the East The Shadows of Men Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9789124332501 Publisher: Vintage Age Range: Adult Overview The Wyndham and Banerjee Series 5 Books Collection Set gathers all five instalments of Abir Mukherjee's award-winning historical crime series in one brand-new paperback bundle. Set against the fading grandeur and simmering unrest of colonial India, the novels follow Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Surendranath "Surrender-not" Banerjee as they investigate murders that expose the fractures of empire. Richly atmospheric, meticulously researched, and shortlisted for major crime writing awards, this is an ideal starter set for readers new to the series or a complete refresh for long-time fans wanting every title together. About the Books A Rising Man opens in 1919 Calcutta, where Wyndham, seeking a fresh start after the First World War, investigates the murder of a senior British official amid rising political unrest. A Necessary Evil moves to the kingdom of Sambalpore in 1920, where the assassination of a Maharaja's son threatens to unravel royal politics and buried secrets. In Smoke and Ashes (1921), Wyndham battles a private opium addiction while a string of murders leads him into Calcutta's underworld of drug dens and vice. Death in the East forces Wyndham to confront his own past when an old flame is attacked and later found dead. The final book, The Shadows of Men , unfolds in 1923 as the murder of a Hindu theologian threatens communal violence across the city, testing the partnership between Wyndham and Banerjee like never before. All five novels in Abir Mukherjee's acclaimed Wyndham and Banerjee series in correct reading order Atmospheric, richly detailed portrayal of 1920s colonial Calcutta and beyond Award-shortlisted historical crime writing praised for plotting and character depth Brand-new paperback set, perfect for gifting, book clubs, or collectors Co