A modern thriller, deeply rooted in literary tradition—set in the heart of Calcutta. Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief by Sarojesh Mukerjee takes its name from a line in A.A. Milne’s poem Now We Are Six, but there’s nothing childlike about the story that unfolds.
The plot: A tight knit group of friends find their lives turned upside down after a robbery triggers a chain of shocking events: an apparent accident (or was it?), a chilling abduction, and two brutal murders. What begins as a personal crisis spirals into something far more sinister. Told in an innovative epistolary format—through letters, emails, and messages—this gripping mystery is inspired by Janice Hallett’s bestselling novel The Appeal. The narrative style invites readers to play detective, piecing together truths hidden between the lines. The novel blends British literary influence with Indian storytelling, offering a crime fiction experience unlike any other.
Event details: Friday 22 August from 6.00 p.m. onwards at British Council, 16 Camac Street, first floor, L&T Chambers, Kolkata 700017 followed by refreshments. You are requested to please be seated by 5.45 p.m.
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Event Highlight: Join us for an engaging conversation between Sarojesh Mukerjee, and Malavika Banerjee, Director of the Kolkata Literary Meet. Together, they will delve into the making of this literary thriller—from its Calcutta setting and epistolary format to the layered inspirations behind the story. Expect a lively discussion on crime fiction, narrative innovation, and the fine line between fact and fiction
Books can be purchased in advance from https://www.readomania.com/ or https://amzn.in/d/5cn818V. You can also purchase a copy from Gameplan office housed on the 4th floor of the same building as British Council.
For more information please write to Praveena.Ireland@BritishCouncil.org