Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge and the Raj

Anita Anand's The Patient Assassin is a sweeping narrative that separates reality from myth to reveal the story of Udham Singh, who gunned down Sir Michael O Dwyer in cold blood after the Amritsar Massacre of 1919. The book is a thrilling read that takes the reader across four continents and reveals surprising new links between Jazz Age New York and international spy rings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2020
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Winner of the Pen Hessell-Tiltman Prize, Anita Anand's The Patient Assassin is a gripping narrative that delves into the events surrounding the Amritsar Massacre of 1919. The book, which reads like a thriller, is characterized by its colorful, detailed, and meticulously researched portrayal of the massacre and its aftermath.

According to legend, Udham Singh, one of the injured civilians during the massacre, vowed to take revenge. Over twenty years later, in a Westminster hall, he fulfilled that promise when he gunned down Sir Michael O Dwyer, the man ultimately responsible for the massacre.

However, what happened in the intervening years? In this sweeping narrative that spans four continents, Anand separates reality from myth to reveal Singh's astonishing story. She brilliantly pieces together his movements, uncovering surprising new links that take readers from Jazz Age New York to the shady world of international spy rings.

The Patient Assassin shines a devastating light on one of the Raj's most horrific events, yet it reads like a taut thriller. Anand's writing is compelling, and her research is thorough, making this a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and espionage.

Weight: 348g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471174247