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Death in the East

Sam Wyndham, Book 4

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Calcutta police detective Captain Sam Wyndham and his quick-witted Indian Sergeant, Surrender-not Banerjee, are back for another rip-roaring adventure set in 1920s India.

1905, London.

When Bessie Drummond, an old flame of Sam Wyndham's, is attacked in the street, he is determined to get to the bottom of it. But the next day, Bessie is found dead in her room and Wyndham soon finds himself caught up in her murder investigation. The case will cost the young constable more than he ever imagined.

1922, India.

Leaving Calcutta, Wyndham heads for the hills of Assam, ready to put his opium addiction behind him. But when he arrives, he sees a ghost from his life in London - a man thought to be long dead, a man Wyndham hoped he would never see again.

Wyndham knows he must call his friend and colleague Sergeant Banerjee for help. He is certain that this figure from can only be after one thing: revenge...

**WINNER OF THE CWA SAPERE BOOKS HISTORICAL DAGGER 2020**

*A SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF 2021 PICK*

©2019 Abir Mukherjee (P)2019 Penguin Audio Crime Fiction Historical International Mystery & Crime Mystery Fiction Crime

Critic reviews

As ever, Abir Mukherjee brings sardonic wit to his portrayal of British rule in India and the action is perfectly paced, but this volume has a depth that makes it stand out. His best yet (Jake Kerridge)
In his most accomplished and complex novel yet, Mukherjee keeps the reader enthralled as the duo race towards a brilliant conclusion. Death in the East is a contender for the best thriller of the year. (Jon Coates)
Death in the East is the best so far of an unmissable series (Antonia Senior)
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I didn't dislike this at all, and with the authorial note in the end, it's clear why so much of the book takes place in London. But without India and without Banerjee, this become a very different book. one i didn't enjoy as much. the last third made up a lot. the mystery was very well thought of. looking forward to see what will happen in the next book on the series.

didn't enjoy it as much as the first two.

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What a fabulous story with such barely hidden meaning. How clever to weave 3 stories together. A fabulous listen from a very clever author .

Wonderful

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Simon Bubb's performance as narrator continues to be excellent, with Wyndham and Banerjee well drawn characters. The environment described is very similar to that of Forster's "A Passage To India". An enjoyable series.

A new take on a locked room

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I really enjoy this book series, which always involve a nice blend of historical events and crime fiction. Abir's background brings a, much needed, different perspective to the history of India during the Raj. It is great to see the bond between Sam and his Indian sergeant develop in a climate where, during this period, this may have been frowned upon. Some of the themes in this book could be set in present day and I took some comfort from the hope expressed in the author's footnote.

Another great story from Abir.

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Brilliant Story, brilliant narrator and inspirational author's note at the end. I think Mr Mukherjee has a unique view on the Indian/British/Scottish situation in India in the Raj. Fans of Tartan Noir should give this series of books a try as there is always at least one Scottish character. I have enjoyed each book in the series more than the one before and can't wait for the next one.

Abir Mukherjee is now in my top 5 favourite author

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