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Shakuntala's Necklace
A Priceless Heirloom and a City of Secrets
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Shakuntalar Kontthohar (শকুন্তলার কণ্ঠহার)
Originally in Bengali1988
Story #309 chapters53 pages57 min read
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About This Book
When famed detective Feluda journeys to the historic city of Lucknow, a simple holiday quickly turns into a thrilling hunt for a legendary stolen necklace. Amidst the grandeur of nawabi palaces and echoes of the past, Feluda must unravel a web of intrigue and deception. Will the city’s secrets yield their truth before it’s too late?
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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
Lucknow— The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for its history, culture, and Mughal heritage.
Calcutta— Now called Kolkata, a major city in eastern India and Feluda's home.
Gomti— A river that flows through Lucknow.
Hazratganj— A prominent shopping area in Lucknow.
Anglo-Indian— A term for people of mixed Indian and British ancestry.
Biswas— A surname referring to the 'Biswas boy,' a suspect in another case mentioned in the chapter.
Vocabulary
bearer— A servant or attendant, especially on trains in India.
attar— A fragrant essential oil derived from botanical sources, used as perfume.
Babu— A respectful term for a gentleman or educated man in India.
Goan— Goan refers to a person from Goa, a state on the western coast of India, while Goans is the plural form, often associated with music and Western culture.
bungalow— A single-storied house, commonly found in India.
bachelor— An unmarried man.
