*Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month* **A 'Book of the Year' pick
in The Times** 'An engaging, evocative thriller that captures the
heat of Indian nights and heady days of a bygone era, without being
sentimental or simplistic' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of
The Appeal 'Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in
the crime genre...breathtaking' PETER MAY, Sunday Times bestseller
Calcutta, 1923. When a Hindu theologian is found murdered in his
home, the city is on the brink of all-out religious war. Can
officers of the Imperial Police Force, Captain Sam Wyndham and
Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee track down those responsible in time
to stop a bloodbath? Set at a time of heightened political tension,
beginning in atmospheric Calcutta and taking the detectives all the
way to bustling Bombay, the latest instalment in this 'unmissable'
(The Times) series presents Wyndham and Banerjee with an
unprecedented challenge. Will this be the case that finally drives
them apart? 'The Shadows of Men finds the always reliable Crime
Writers' Association Dagger Award-winner Abir Mukherjee on fine
form' Financial Times ______________ PRAISE FOR THE WYNDHAM AND
BANERJEE SERIES 'An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom
'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin 'Cracking... A
journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj' Daily Express
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Sat, 23 Jul 2022 | Review
by: Evelyn B.
This is the fifth book in the excellent series by this author. For those who enjoy a well written crime series and are looking for something different do give this a try. It features a British police inspector and his Indian sergeant working to solve murders in British ruled India between the two world wars. Set in the time of the the Indian independence struggle, there is enough historical background to be interesting without boring. Well researched, strong story line, likable characters and very enjoyable touches of humour. The entire series has been hugely popular with my book club and has been an international best seller. Hope you enjoy.
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