A RISING MAN

In 1919 India, Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee partner in the Bengal Police to investigate the murder of a senior British official. The investigation draws them into the tensions of the Raj ? war-traumatized veterans, racial politics and shifting loyalties. The dense world of colonial Calcutta, with its bazaars and social divisions, provides a rich backdrop. Mukherjee skilfully blends detective-craft with historical depth. The result is a gripping start to the Wyndham & Banerjee series. (Penguin Random House Canada)