Wyndham And Banerjee Series 5 Collection By Abir Mukherjee Calcutta Police Mysteries

Discover the Wyndham and Banerjee Series 5 Books Collection Set by Abir Mukherjee — a gripping boxed collection for readers who love historical crime fiction with rich atmosphere, moral complexity, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of period mysteries, book club picks, or anyone looking to start a bestselling author’s acclaimed series, this paperback set brings together five tense, impeccably researched novels set in post‑World War I India.

What’s included: A Necessary Evil; The Shadows of Men; Death in the East; A Rising Man; Smoke and Ashes. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124332501.

About the books

Abir Mukherjee’s Wyndham and Banerjee mysteries pair Captain Sam Wyndham, a scarred veteran of the Western Front, with Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee, a brilliant and culturally astute detective from Calcutta. Together they navigate a city on the edge of change — colonial tensions, communal unrest, and the shadow of imperial politics — while solving murders that expose both human frailty and institutional rot.

A Necessary Evil — India, 1920. Captain Sam Wyndham arrives in the kingdom of Sambalpore where diamond mines glitter and palace politics run deep. When the Maharaja’s eldest son is assassinated, Wyndham and Banerjee must untangle clan rivalries and buried secrets to prevent further bloodshed.

Death in the East — When Bessie Drummond, an old flame of Wyndham’s, is brutally attacked and soon found dead, the case forces Wyndham to confront personal history and a web of social prejudice that makes the investigation as dangerous as it is heartbreaking.

The Shadows of Men — Calcutta, 1923. A murdered Hindu theologian threatens to ignite communal violence. With the city teetering on the brink, Wyndham and Banerjee race to find the killers and avert a wider catastrophe.

A Rising Man — India, 1919. Seeking a fresh start, Wyndham takes a post in Calcutta only to be drawn into a shocking murder of a senior official. A threatening note left with the body raises the stakes, and the investigation forces the officers to confront political insurgency and espionage.

Smoke and Ashes — India, 1921. Battling a private opium addiction, Wyndham stumbles on a corpse in an opium den and then a second body with similar injuries. The dangerous underworld of drug dens, vice and secrets tests both men’s loyalties and courage.

Why readers love this collection

• Atmospheric historical crime fiction ideal for readers of gritty period mysteries.
• Rich character development — complex leads with emotional depth and moral nuance.
• Authentic, well-researched portrayal of 1920s Calcutta and colonial India.
• Perfect paperback edition for collectors, gifts, or classroom reading lists.

Abir Mukherjee’s work has become a go‑to for fans of immersive historical series and meticulous plotting. This 5‑book paperback collection is an excellent gift set or starter pack for anyone wanting a sustained, suspenseful reading experience. Whether for bedtime reading, book clubs, or as a thoughtful present, this Wyndham and Banerjee collection promises tension, empathy, and a vivid journey into a turbulent past — a timeless keepsake for mystery lovers.