The Patient Assassin book by Anita Anand

'The Patient Assassin' is a historical non-fiction book written by Anita Anand, first published in 2019. It delves into the true story of Udham Singh and his quest for revenge following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar. The book's ISBN 9781471174247 corresponds to the edition published by Simon & Schuster UK, a major global publisher.

Simon & Schuster was originally founded in New York City in 1924. The company has grown into one of the 'Big Five' English-language publishing houses. While the headquarters remain in the United States, their books are printed in various locations worldwide depending on the regional market and distribution needs. Historically owned by CBS and later Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster was acquired by the private equity firm KKR & Co. Inc. in late 2023, marking its transition to its current ultimate ownership.