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A Rising Man
- Narrated by: Simon Bubb
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
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The winner of the Harvill Secker/Daily Telegraph crime writing competition.
Captain Sam Wyndham, former Scotland Yard detective, is a new arrival to Calcutta. Desperately seeking a fresh start after his experiences during the Great War, Wyndham has been recruited to head up a new post in the police force. But with barely a moment to acclimatise to his new life or to deal with the ghosts which still haunt him, Wyndham is caught up in a murder investigation that will take him into the dark underbelly of the British Raj.A senior official has been murdered, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to quit India - or else. With rising political dissent and the stability of the Raj under threat, Wyndham and his two new colleagues - arrogant Inspector Digby and British-educated but Indian-born Sergeant Banerjee, one of the few Indians to be recruited into the new CID - embark on an investigation that will take them from the luxurious parlours of wealthy British traders to the seedy opium dens of the city. The start of an atmospheric and enticing new historical crime series.
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- Arthur
- 21-05-16
Excellent! Worthy of Rankin
This is one of my favourite audiobooks and indeed books ever. Excellent writing & perfect performance reading.
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- mcsmall
- 25-05-16
A Rising Star in Mukherjee
It is no surprise that this book has won an award; it is so much more than a crime novel, as it is set at the time of the movement for Indian independence from the British Raj and paints a clear picture of life in Calcutta in 1919.
Told from the perspective of Wyndham who is is something of an outsider, it provides observations on colonial attitudes and of the inevitable changes which would bear fruition in 1948..But, above all, it's a brilliant and intriguing story, narrated perfectly by Simon Bubb who seems to capture the essence of the character..Highly recommended
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- Rogayah
- 23-06-16
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This is an excellent story of Calcutta and Empire at the end of WW1. Sam Wyndham has been brought in by the police chief to clean up the department. He is thrown into finding the killer of a high profile local civil servant almost as soon as he has landed and rapidly finds himself in deep trouble and complex political problems.
There are all sorts of strands to this story - empire, trade, business, race, nationalism and many more issues that make this a rich and interesting story. There is also some humour to amuse the listener and an excellent narrator.
I hope this is just the first as the characters could all be developed.
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- Jane Craig
- 28-07-16
An interesting first novel
The novelist describes Calcutta life in the build up to the breakdown of life prior to independence. All nationalities, including Anglo-Indian are well integrated in the narrative.
The narrator was excellent with true Scottish and Irish accents which brought the characters to life. I would recommend this novel to any of my friends
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- Frances G
- 25-07-16
Loved it ...
A really good story, unfolding gently, without too much gore, to an excellent end. The narration was superb, and the characters were diverse and tangible. Loved it.
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- Dr Jonathan P Compson
- 03-10-16
Excellent first novel
Looking forward to the rest of this trilogy. Excellent historical crime novel set in India after WW1. What was so good was the view of the Raj from an Indian point of view. Well balanced but enough to keep one thinking of the politics and history on top of a well constructed crime story. As good as David Downing , Peter May or William Ryan at their best.
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- M. Dawes
- 16-09-16
A Rising Man
I think the title refers as much to the author as the central character.
I came across this via an Ian Rankin recommendation, and I guess, like most of us, that we are searching for the next thing to get excited about. Where do you go when you have run out of Rankin or Peter May?
As a debut, this is quite remarkable. The narration is too. A worthy investment of your time.
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- Russell
- 11-07-16
An excellent story
An excellent story and very well read. I particularly enjoyed the Scots accents. The narrator does a wonderful job of capturing the listeners attention. Heartedly recommended.
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- Christopher
- 15-06-16
Outstanding
Throughly enjoyed this book from start to finish, story never dimmed and the narration equalled it.
Let's just hope this isn't the last time we hear from Sam and co!
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- Mark
- 26-08-16
Listened to this during the hottest week in August
This was a great listen. Well written and fast moving....except for the heat of course. I felt as if I was in Calcutta, it was hot this week and so this added to the atmosphere. The Hougly river, Lalbazaar, now I want to visit India, although I probably never will. I really got excited about this story, the twists at the end, the fascinating interplay between the men. I liked it especially as it was written by a man with Indian ancestry, I wonder if this made a difference? I will never know. I am looking forward to following Surendrnot and Captain Wyndham to their next adventure. Jaldi jaldi as the good captain would say.
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- American viewer
- 18-05-16
Raj Revisited in fast-paced police procedural
Fantastic characters, meticulous research, and a wealth of characters make this a terrific listen. I cannot wait for the next one! Abir Mukherjee also weaves in a great sense of humor to keep one smiling while the suspense builds. One of my best audiobook purchases ever.
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- Gary
- 09-06-16
Don't Miss this Book and Performance
I've been listening to one or two books a month for over a year and this book is the best of any of them. The story was fast paced and believable with enough twists to make it a great read. Simon Bubb is the best narrator I've heard so far. Can't wait for the next in the series.
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- Marie
- 16-08-16
Superb narration enhances first rate story
I enjoyed A Rising Man, with its perspective on British India in 1919. I was amazed to discover that only slightly more than 100,000 Britians were able to control a country of 300 million Indians. So much history to tell. And the author does it well. Though, for me, the story was slow at times when characters lectured our detective (and the reader) in order to convey that history. I would have preferred that Wyndam had spent a bit more time in the street experiencing India. Hence my 4 stars for the story. I find that first person narratives are often a bit detached from the setting. I would recommend the book, however. The first person narrative issue is a personal one and shouldn't detract from an excellent book.
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- Madeleine
- 14-08-16
Compelling mystery in a rich setting
Set in colonial Calcutta just after WWI, this is a very fertile setting for a creditably woven mystery. I found the detective character a little conveniently stupid for plotting purposes, but engaging nonetheless. I wouldn't say the actual mystery itself is all that surprising, but the setting and characters - especially the secondary characters - make up for it. If you like detective fiction in interesting and fresh historical settings, you'll really enjoy this.
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- susan
- 10-05-16
Great narrator!
Good detective story, taking place in India during the period of the Raj. The narration was a pleasure.
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- MooseCatel
- 31-08-16
Your Basic Murder Mystery, Fascinating Setting
I really enjoyed this book. It would make a really good PBS mini-series. It's your basic murder mystery, but the time and place, and supporting characters is what makes this story shine. I do hope that Mr. Mukherjee writes another Wyndam/Banerjee book. It's nice to read a story about colonial India where the Indians are the true heroes.
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- lacy
- 28-06-16
A wonderful new author and series
What did you love best about A Rising Man?
The depth of characters and history.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Many twists and turns. So very well written.
Any additional comments?
I can't wait for the next book to be written.
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- GB
- 12-11-16
Good solid who dunnit and empire
A well written tale that keeps one guessing till the end. Its not magnificently original but its solid and a lot of fun.
The main characters are nicely drawn and engaging. The pomposity of empire is adds a lightness with an undertone of skulduggery and class warfare.
I will certainly be reading the next adventure of Sam and Surrender Not
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- Julie Campbell
- 24-09-16
Murder and the British Raj
Sam Wyndham, veteran of WWI and former inspector with Scotland Yard, has been persuaded to move to Calcutta and work with the police there. He is still trying to find is footing in this strange new country when a white high-placed government employee is found murdered outside an Indian whorehouse.
This would have been an excellent mystery anyway, but I believe it is even more so because the author is a Brit from an Indian heritage who is able to give the reader insight into thinking and attitudes of both the British Raj and the Indians.
Simon Bubb is now of of my favorite readers, able to both distinguish the characters, and accurately handle multiple accents.
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- Caroline
- 15-04-23
how to travel far away and back in time
a wonderful book takes you anywhere, this one brings you to Calcutta 1919 and you really get a picture in your head, a smell in your nose. The story is good, I loved the performance. This was a very enjoyable hearing
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