About the Book: A Rising Man
"An exceptional historical crime novel." (C.J. Sansom). "A thought-provoking
rollercoaster." (Ian Rankin India, 1919). Desperate for a fresh start, Captain
Sam Wyndham arrives to take up an important post in Calcuttas police force. He
is soon called to the scene of a horrifying murder. The victim was a senior
official, and a note 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..."One of the most exciting debut novels Ive