Byomkesh Bakshi's appeal as the self-styled inquisitor, a detective not by profession but by passion, found him a dedicated following among generations of readers. This collection of stories, all set in Kolkata of the 1950s and 1960s, brings together four mysteries that put the sleuth's remarkable mental agility to the ultimate test. In 'the Menagerie' (adapted by master film-maker Satyajit Ray for his 1967 film
Chiriakhana) Byomkesh cracks a strange case involving broken motor parts, a seemingly natural death and the peculiar inhabitants of Golap Colony who seem capable of doing just about anything to safeguard the secrets of their tainted pasts. In 'the Jewel Case' he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a priceless necklace, while in 'the Will That Vanished' he solves a baffling riddle to fulfil the last wish of a close friend. And, in 'the Quills of the Porcupine', the shrewd detective is in his element as he expertly foils the sinister plans of a ruthless opportunist. Sreejata Guha's translation captures brilliantly the thrill and ingenuity of Byomkesh's exploits just as it does Saradindu Bandyopadhyay's remarkable portrayal of a city struggling to overcome its colonial past and come into its own.
This book title, Byomkesh Bakshi (1) (Menagerie and other Mysteries), ISBN: 9780143061960, by Bandyopadhyay Saradindu, published by Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd (June 1, 2022) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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