New← The Complete Adventures of Byomkesh Bakshi
The Submerged Peak
A Youthful Intruder Sparks a Hidden Mystery
by Sharadindu BandyopadhyayDetective FictionMystery
Mognomoinak (মগ্নমৈনাক)
Originally in Bengali1963
5 chapters98 pages1h 47min read
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About This Book
When the brash and precocious Nengti Dutta bursts into Byomkesh Bakshi’s life, he brings with him more than just clever conversation—he awakens the detective’s curiosity with hints of a secret lurking beneath the surface. As past and present collide in post-independence India, Byomkesh finds himself drawn into an affair that challenges his wit and reveals truths long submerged. Dive into a tale where sharp minds and sharper mysteries collide.
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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.
