A Rising Man.

A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee follows the story of Captain Sam Wyndham, a former Scotland Yard detective who is sent to Kolkata in 1919 to investigate the murder of a British official. As he delves into the case, Wyndham is forced to confront the complexities of British colonialism and the tension between the Indian people and their British rulers. As he navigates through the city's opulent palaces and seedy back alleys, he uncovers a web of corruption and power struggles that threaten to consume him. Against the backdrop of a city on the cusp of revolution, Wyndham must race against time to solve the murder and protect himself from those who seek to silence him. A Rising Man is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that brings to life the vibrant and tumultuous city of Kolkata, revealing its rich history, culture, and social dynamics.