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Necessary Evil: 'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin [Pehme köide]

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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 384 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 198x129x24 mm, kaal: 266 g
  • Sari: Wyndham and Banerjee series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 15-Mar-2018
  • Kirjastus: Vintage
  • ISBN-10: 1784704776
  • ISBN-13: 9781784704773
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 384 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 198x129x24 mm, kaal: 266 g
  • Sari: Wyndham and Banerjee series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 15-Mar-2018
  • Kirjastus: Vintage
  • ISBN-10: 1784704776
  • ISBN-13: 9781784704773
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Captain Sam Wyndham is visiting the kingdom of Sambalpore, home to diamond mines and the beautiful Palace of the Sun. SANSOM`A thought-provoking rollercoaster' IAN RANKIN`Confirms Abir Mukherjee as a rising star of historical crime fiction' The TimesIf you enjoyed A Necessary Evil, pre-order the third Sam Wyndham mystery, Smoke and Ashes, now.

India, 1920. Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee of the Calcutta Police Force investigate the dramatic assassination of a Maharajah's son.

The fabulously wealthy kingdom of Sambalpore is home to tigers, elephants, diamond mines and the beautiful Palace of the Sun. But when the heir to the throne is assassinated in the presence of Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-Not' Banerjee, they discover a kingdom riven with suppressed conflict. Prince Adhir was a moderniser whose attitudes - and romantic relationship - may have upset the more religious elements of his country, while his brother – now in line to the throne – appears to be a feckless playboy.

As Wyndham and Banerjee desperately try to unravel the mystery behind the assassination, they become entangled in a dangerous world where those in power live by their own rules and those who cross their paths pay with their lives. They must find a murderer, before the murderer finds them…

Praise for A Rising Man:

‘A Rising Man is an exceptionally good, and original, historical crime novel’ C.J. Sansom

‘This vivid murder mystery moves at breakneck speeds’ Sunday Times

A Rising Man is a whodunit set in the social and political tinderbox of 1919 Calcutta - a thought-provoking rollercoaster’ Ian Rankin, Observer

‘One of the most exciting debut novels I've read in years’ Val McDermid

Arvustused

Even better than his first What is most striking about Mukherjees novels is his infectious enjoyment of the human oddity of the British in India Even better is his portrayal of the mix of opulence and spirituality that characterises Sambalpore under its sybaritic but benevolent maharaja I cant imagine anyone failing to enjoy it -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph * A year ago I welcomed the arrival of Captain Sam Wyndham and his faithful Sergeant and I am delight to report that his return is every bit as engaging -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail * A richly detailed period gem boasting the British Rajs exotic setting and a gripping "whydunit" spun around an intriguing cast -- Christine Tran * Booklist * An intriguing and enjoyable crime novel -- Sarah Shaffi * Stylist * He writes beautifully, bringing the colourful kingdom of Sambalpore to vivid life and taking the reader on a highly entertaining journey to unearth the dark secrets as its core, with unexpected twists on the way to a satisfying finale -- Jon Coates * Daily Express * Wyndham is an appealing character, reckless and self-aware by turns, and the contradictions of the Raj are beautifully evoked -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times * An exceptional historical crime novel. * CJ Sansom * A journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj. * Daily Express * A Rising Man is a whodunnit set in the social and political tinderbox of 1919 Calcutta a thought-provoking rollercoaster. * Ian Rankin * Splendid...Captain Sam Wyndham is a winning creation. * The Times, Crime Book of the Month *

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Short-listed for Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award 2018 (UK) and CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger 2018 (UK).India, 1920. Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee of the Calcutta Police Force investigate the dramatic assassination of a Maharajah's son
Abir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in 1920s India and the British Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year 2025 Hunted. His books have been translated into sixteen languages and won various awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing.



He also co-hosts the popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast which takes a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture. Abir grew up in Scotland and now lives in Surrey with his wife and two sons.



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