Royal Bengal Rahasya

Mystery lurks behind the dense forests of the fictitous Lakshmanbari, bordering Bhutan where Feluda and Jatayu are invited by Mahitosh Singha Roy, a renowned hunter. The host also presents Feluda with an age old puzzle that seems to lead to a treasure trove, hidden by his whimsical grandfather Aditya Narayan in the dense woods. But no sooner Feluda starts unravelling the riddle a death occurs, the victim being Tarit Sengupta - secretary to Singha Roy. As Feluda searches for clues the incoherent monologues of Debotosh Singha Roy, the elder brother of Mahitosh seems to give a direction. As the case progresses Feluda finds himself on the suspect list of the local police lead by Mr. Biswas. Again Singha Roy's friend Sasanka Sanyal who keeps himself in low profile seems to possess of a dark secret concerning the famous Singha Roy family. Madhavlal, the local hunter also come to the picture when a possible man-eater looms in the neighbouring areas. Thus Feluda has to keep his cool and solve a bizarre mystery that promises a terrific climax and remains one of the most famous stories penned by Ray. Added to this brain teasing riddle the novel also presents a brilliant sketch of the forest where the adventure occurs and the atmosphere created by the author is just perfect for the enigmatic backdrop that this mystery required. Also the pages are filled with a new style of sketches by Ray that the readers will enjoy immensely.