New← The Complete Adventures of Byomkesh Bakshi
The Moth and the Flame
A Deadly Reunion in Patna
by Sharadindu BandyopadhyayDetective FictionMystery
Banhi-Patanga (বহ্নি-পতঙ্গ)
Originally in Bengali1956
14 chapters101 pages1h 50min read
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A tranquil visit to Patna turns sinister when detective Byomkesh Bakshi and his companions are drawn into a puzzling case after a chance encounter with the enigmatic Purandar Pandey. As shadows gather and secrets unravel, the familiar comfort of old friends is threatened by the chilling specter of a new mystery. Will Byomkesh's keen mind pierce the darkness before it’s too late?
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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.
