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Robertson's Ruby
A Legendary Ruby, A Tangled Web of Deceit
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Robertsoner Ruby (রবার্টসনের রুবি)
Originally in Bengali1990
Story #359 chapters59 pages1h 4min read
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About This Book
When master detective Feluda is drawn into the mysterious world of Robertson’s Ruby, an ordinary trip soon turns into a high-stakes chase through the heart of Bengal. With clever banter, curious clues, and local legends, Feluda and his companions must unravel secrets where every answer leads to new questions. Dive in for an adventure where wit is as sharp as the suspense.
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Felu— Felu, whose real name is Prodosh C. Mitter and often respectfully called Felu Babu or Mr Mitter, is the sharp and inquisitive protagonist detective of the stories.
Birbhum— A district in West Bengal, India, known for its unique rock formations and terracotta temples.
Calcutta— The former name of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal.
Burdwan— A town in West Bengal, where the Santiniketan Express stops.
Dubrajpur— A town in Birbhum, known for its unusual rock formations.
The Statesman— The Statesman is a prominent English-language newspaper published in India.
Vocabulary
Babu— A respectful term for a gentleman, often used in Bengali to address educated men.
lakhs— A unit in the Indian numbering system equal to one hundred thousand (100,000).
Mama-Bhagney— A Bengali phrase meaning 'uncle and nephew', often used to describe a specific rock formation.
mela— A fair or festival, typically large and held annually.
punkha-puller— A servant employed to operate a punkha, a large manual fan used in colonial India.
antakshari— A popular Indian spoken parlor game involving singing songs in turns.
