New← The Complete Adventures of Byomkesh Bakshi
Room Number Two
A Silent Room Hides a Chilling Secret
by Sharadindu BandyopadhyayDetective FictionMystery
Room Nombor Dui (রুম নম্বর দুই)
Originally in Bengali1964
30 pages33 min read
Share
About This Book
When a guest in Room Number Two fails to answer his morning knock, the routine calm at Nirupama Hotel is shattered. As suspicion grows behind closed doors, Byomkesh Bakshi is drawn into a web of intrigue where every silence speaks volumes. Step inside and uncover the secrets that lurk in the shadows of the ordinary.
Characters
View all 15 charactersAbout the Author
Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay
1899–1970
Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay (1899–1970) was a celebrated Bengali author, best known for his enduring contribution to Indian detective fiction. Born in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, Bandyopadhyay was educated at Vidyasagar College and later at Patna University. He initially worked as a teacher and a scriptwriter for the Bombay film industry, but his literary pursuits remained central throughout his life. His prolific career spanned several genres including historical fiction, short stories, and plays, but he achieved lasting fame for his creation of the detective Byomkesh Bakshi. Bandyopadhyay’s works reflect a deep engagement with the social and cultural life of early- to mid-20th-century Bengal.
Places and Terms in this Book
Adampur— A locality in Patna, Bihar, listed as Rajkumar Basu's home address.
Beharampur— A town in West Bengal where Dr. Shobhona Roy practices.
Benares— Also known as Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Bhagalpur— A city in Bihar, home of Shachitosh Sanyal.
Bihar— An Indian state, referenced as Rajkumar Basu's home state.
Burdwan— A city in West Bengal, where Dr. Roy previously practiced.
Vocabulary
babu— A respectful term for a gentleman, often used as a suffix to names.
bed-tea— Morning tea served to guests in their rooms, a common practice in Indian hotels.
boarder— A person who rents a room in a hotel or boarding house.
dhoti— A traditional men's garment, a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs.
kurta— A loose, collarless shirt worn in South Asia.
lungi— A traditional garment worn around the waist, common in South Asia.
