New← The Complete Adventures of Feluda
The Anubis Mystery
A Holiday Interrupted by a Nervous Stranger
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Sheyal-Debota Rahasya (শেয়াল-দেবতা রহস্য)
Originally in Bengali1970
Story #433 pages36 min read
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About This Book
Feluda’s quiet holiday takes a sharp turn when a mysterious, anxious caller seeks his help, launching the famous sleuth and his cousin into another puzzle. With only a nervous voice and a cryptic request to go on, Feluda’s curiosity is piqued—setting the stage for a new case shrouded in secrets. Who is Nilmoni Sanyal, and what urgent mystery awaits on Roland Road?
Characters
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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
All India Rifle Competition— A national-level shooting competition in India.
Ambassador— A classic Indian car model, widely used as taxis and private vehicles.
Aratoon Brothers— An auction house in Calcutta where antiques are bought and sold.
Ballygunje Circular Road— A major road in Calcutta.
Calcutta— The former name of Kolkata, a major city in eastern India where the story is set.
Elgin Road— A locality in Calcutta, referenced as a postmark on the mysterious envelopes.
Vocabulary
Baba— A respectful term for father in Bengali and other Indian languages.
Babu— A respectful or polite form of address for a man in Bengali and Hindi.
cheroot— A type of cigar, often associated with South Asian and colonial contexts.
chick-peas— Also known as chana, a legume commonly eaten in India.
chutney— A condiment in Indian cuisine made from fruits, vegetables, and spices.
dahi— Curd or yogurt in Hindi and Bengali.
