Dive into the gripping historical crime fiction of The Burning Grounds, the latest mystery from acclaimed author Abir Mukherjee. Set against the backdrop of Calcutta, this novel thrusts Detective Sam Wyndham and Surendranath Banerjee into a complex investigation involving murder, high-rise luxury, and the glamorous world of Indian cinema.

In the Burning Ghats of Calcutta, a beloved patron of the arts is found brutally murdered. Despite being out of favour with the Imperial Police Force, Detective Sam Wyndham is assigned the case, leading him into the glittering sphere of Indian cinema. Simultaneously, Surendranath Banerjee, recently returned from Europe, searches for a missing trailblazing female photographer. When Suren discovers a link between the vanished woman and Wyndham's murder investigation, the two men must overcome their differences to solve the case.

• 'Historical crime fiction at its best' Sunday Times
• 'Compulsive reading. This is a master storyteller at the top of his game.' Ann Cleeves
• 'An unmissable series' The Times

• The sixth installment in the Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries series.
• Features Detective Sam Wyndham and Surendranath Banerjee.
• Set in Calcutta, blending historical atmosphere with a compelling murder mystery.
• Written by Abir Mukherjee, author of British Bo.

• Author: Abir Mukherjee
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Publication Date: May 14, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1529967589
• ISBN-13: 978-1529967586
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.6 x 19.7 cm
• Weight: 266 g

Secure your copy of this highly anticipated historical thriller today and follow Wyndham and Banerjee as they navigate intrigue and danger in Calcutta.