Death in the East

A Novel (Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries, Book 4)

By: Abir Mukherjee

Narrated by: Simon Bubb

Calcutta police detective Captain Sam Wyndham and his quick-witted Indian Sergeant, Surrender-Not Banerjee, are back for another exotic adventure set in 1920s India.

1905, London. As a young constable, Sam Wyndham is on his usual East London beat when he comes across an old flame, Bessie Drummond, attacked in the streets. The next day, when Bessie is found brutally beaten in her own room, locked from the inside, Wyndham promises to get to the bottom of her murder. But the case will cost the young constable more than he ever imagined.

1922, India. Leaving Calcutta, Captain Sam Wyndham heads for the hills of Assam, to the ashram of a sainted monk where he hopes to conquer his opium addiction. But when he arrives, he sees a ghost from his life in London—a man thought to be long dead, a man Wyndham hoped he would never see again. Wyndham knows he must call his friend and colleague Sergeant Banerjee for help. He is certain this figure from his past isn’t here by coincidence. He is here for revenge. . .

©2020 Abir Mukherjee (P)2025 Penguin Audio

The series grows in depth and intrigue

Well worth the read. I suggest noticing your reactions to some of the dynamics between the two title characters.

No Regrets

What a fantastic series! While not a fan of flashbacks especially in mysteries, this author possesses the skill to move back and forth while moving the story along. I was not particularly interested in India when I read the first book in the series. The writing, the characters, the narration and - yes! - India has this jaded reader moving through the series way to fast!

Another wonderful entry in the series

I really like these atmospheric mysteries. This one is of course set in India, but with extensive flashbacks to the east end of London in 1905. This is a locked room mystery which is particularly well executed.

Loved the story

Great storyline! This is my favorite in the series after the first book so far.

Unfinished

The author’s note alludes to racism before and now but he couldn’t make himself use the word Muslims or that they face racism. (sure audible won’t publish this but maybe this will get to the authot’s people)