Rising Man

Quick Reads 2025

By Abir Mukherjee | Publisher: Random House

About the book

**A historical mystery from one of Britain's BEST crime writer's, COMING OUT in Quick Reads Format**

India, 1919. A man is found dead. A note has been left in the dead man’s mouth. It warns the English to leave India. If they don’t, more blood will be spilled.

Two police officers, Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee must solve the crime quickly. But there are some people who will do anything to stop them.

You won’t be able to put down A Rising Man, the first mystery in the Wyndham and Banerjee series by award-winning crime writer Abir Mukherjee.

Editions of Rising Man

Paperback
ISBN 9781529956696
Paperback
ISBN 9781529977387
Paperback
ISBN 9781784701345
EBook
ISBN 9781473522466
EBook
ISBN 9781529956702
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781473545274

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**A historical mystery from one of Britain's BEST crime writer's, COMING OUT in Quick Reads Format**

India, 1919. A man is found dead. A note has been left in the dead man’s mouth. It warns the English to leave India. If they don’t, more blood will be spilled.

Two police officers, Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee must solve the crime quickly. But there are some people who will do anything to stop them.

You won’t be able to put down A Rising Man, the first mystery in the Wyndham and Banerjee series by award-winning crime writer Abir Mukherjee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rising Man about?

**A historical mystery from one of Britain's BEST crime writer's, COMING OUT in Quick Reads Format**

India, 1919. A man is found dead. A note has been left in the dead man’s mouth. It warns the English to leave India. If they don’t, more blood will be spilled.

Two police officers, Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee must solve the crime quickly. But there are some people who will do anything to stop them.

You won’t be able to put down A Rising Man, the first mystery in the Wyndham and Banerjee series by award-winning crime writer Abir Mukherjee.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rising Man?

Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Historical crime and mysteries

Where can I read a sample of Rising Man?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529956696

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rising Man?

Abir Mukherjee

Who is the Publisher of the book Rising Man?

Random House

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Rising Man is available as paperback(ISBN 9781529956696) and paperback(ISBN 9781529977387) and paperback(ISBN 9781784701345) and ebook(ISBN 9781473522466) and ebook(ISBN 9781529956702) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473545274)

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