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  • Written by: Abir Mukherjee
  • Narrated by: Simon Bubb
  • Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (10 ratings)

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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Smoke and Ashes by Abir Mukherjee, read by Simon Bubb.

From the winner of the 2017 CWA Historical Dagger Award.

India, 1921. Haunted by his memories of the Great War, Captain Sam Wyndham is battling a serious addiction to opium that he must keep secret from his superiors in the Calcutta police force.

When Sam is summoned to investigate a grisly murder, he is stunned at the sight of the body: he’s seen this before. Last night, in a drug addled haze, he stumbled across a corpse with the same ritualistic injuries. It seems like there’s a deranged killer on the loose. Unfortunately for Sam, the corpse was in an opium den, and revealing his presence there could cost him his career.

With the aid of his quick-witted Indian Sergeant, Surrender-not Banerjee, Sam must try to solve the two murders, all the while keeping his personal demons secret, before somebody else turns up dead.

Set against the backdrop of the fervent fight for Indian independence, and rich with the atmosphere of 1920s Calcutta, Smoke and Ashes is the brilliant new historical mystery in this award-winning series.

©2018 Abir Mukherjee (P)2018 Random House Audiobooks
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"Smoke and Ashes is Abir Mukherjee's best book yet; a brilliantly conceived murder mystery set amidst political and social turmoil - beautifully crafted." (CJ Sansom)

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Excellent!

Loved the characters. So many times I caught myself actually laughing out loud at Sams little inner thoughts.

I am a history buff as well , and as such I enjoy the historical perspective presented in this book. What a fascinating time to focus on.

I have enjoyed Smoke and Ashes just as much as the first two books in this series. I simply cannot wait for more!

Lastly I would like to mention the reader Simon Bubb. His command over the different accents is flawless. Excellent choice.

Thank you Abir Mukherjee for creating this work , I simply loved it from start to finish.

Jamie

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