Wyndham and Banerjee Series by Abir Mukherjee 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
A Rising Man
A Necessary Evil
Smoke and Ashes
Death in the East
The Shadows of Men

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage

Overview
Immerse yourself in Raj-era Calcutta with the Wyndham and Banerjee Series Collection, a five-book paperback set by acclaimed author Abir Mukherjee. Bundling A Rising Man, A Necessary Evil, Smoke and Ashes, Death in the East, and The Shadows of Men, this collection follows Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee of the Calcutta Police Force as they investigate murder, corruption, and political unrest between 1919 and 1923. Rich with period detail, the series blends classic detective plotting with an unflinching look at empire and power, making it a must-own set for historical crime fiction fans and gift-givers alike.

About the Books
The Wyndham and Banerjee Series Collection gathers all five novels chronicling the partnership between Captain Sam Wyndham, a former Scotland Yard detective and World War I veteran, and Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee, a sharp Indian officer navigating colonial service. Opening with A Rising Man, the series drops Wyndham into 1919 Calcutta as the murder of a senior British official plunges him into nationalist unrest and colonial politics. A Necessary Evil sends the pair to the princely state of Sambalpore, where the assassination of a Maharajah's son exposes palace intrigue. Smoke and Ashes finds Wyndham hiding his opium addiction as a gruesome killing spree unfolds during civil disobedience. Death in the East ties a 1922 Assam boarding-house murder to a case from Wyndham's earliest days as a London constable. The Shadows of Men closes the set as communal violence grips Calcutta and Banerjee becomes a murder suspect, forcing Wyndham to clear his friend's name. Across all five books, Mukherjee uses tightly plotted mysteries to examine the fractures of the British Raj, from religious tension and nationalist agitation to entrenched racism and the personal costs of empire. The result rewards genre fans with twisting, satisfying whodunits alongside a thoughtful, historically grounded portrait of 1920s India, with Wyndham's damaged idealism and Banerjee's quiet resilience deepening with every new case they take on together.

Key Benefits

• Complete run of all five Wyndham and Banerjee novels in one paperback set
• Award-winning historical crime series set against the backdrop of the British Raj
• Atmospheric 1920s Calcutta setting rich in period detail and social history
• Compelling detective duo with evolving, deeply human character arcs
• Brand new paperback condition, ready to read or gift immediately
• Perfect for fans of historical mysteries, book clubs, and holiday gift-giving

Book-by-Book Guide
A Rising Man — Captain Sam Wyndham arrives in 1919 Calcutta and is thrown into investigating the murder of a senior British official amid rising nationalist tension.
A Necessary Evil — Wyndham and Banerjee travel to the princely state of Sambalpore to solve the shocking assassination of a Maharajah's son.
Smoke and Ashes — A string of gruesome murders forces Wyndham to hide his opium addiction while Calcutta simmers with civil disobedience.
Death in the East — A cold case from Wyndham's constable days in London resurfaces to connect with a fresh murder at an Assam boarding house.
The Shadows of Men — Communal violence erupts in Calcutta and Banerjee is accused of murder, pushing Wyndham to clear his partner's name.

About the Author
Abir Mukherjee is a Scottish crime writer of Indian descent whose debut novel, A Rising Man, won the Harvill Secker and Daily Telegraph crime writing competition and was nominated for the Jhalak Prize. Raised in Scotland to parents who emigrated from India, Mukherjee draws on his heritage to bring authenticity to his depictions of colonial India. His Wyndham and Banerjee series has earned widespread critical praise for its atmospheric settings, sharp social commentary, and richly researched historical detail, cementing his place among today's leading historical crime novelists.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This five-book set delivers a complete, immersive journey through Raj-era India in one convenient paperback bundle. Ideal as a birthday gift, holiday present, or addition to any book club reading list, it offers hours of gripping, atmospheric mystery for fans of historical crime fiction who love a great detective duo.

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