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The Locked Chest
A Mysterious Invitation to Plassey Village
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Ghurghutiyar Ghatona (ঘুরঘুটিয়ার ঘটনা)
Originally in Bengali1975
Story #1129 pages32 min read
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About This Book
When Feluda receives a cryptic letter from an elderly stranger in the heart of rural Bengal, curiosity—and the promise of an unsolved secret—beckons him away from the city. As mist cloaks the ancient fields of Plassey, Feluda steps into a world where every shadow could hide a clue. What awaits in the old man's house, and what secrets does the locked chest hold?
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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
Ambassador— A classic Indian car model, commonly used as taxis and by government officials.
Behrampore— A town in West Bengal, mentioned as a place to fetch doctors.
Bengal— A region in eastern India, encompassing West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Calcutta— The former name of Kolkata, a major city in India and home to Feluda and Vishwanath.
College Street— A famous street in Kolkata known for its many bookstores.
Gaboriau— Refers to Émile Gaboriau, a French writer considered one of the pioneers of detective fiction.
Vocabulary
Babu— A respectful term of address for men, especially in Bengal.
Chhoto Babu— A term meaning 'younger gentleman' or 'young master', used to refer to the younger son in a Bengali household.
chowkidar— A watchman or guard.
daal— A dish made from lentils, a staple in Indian cuisine.
dacoits— Armed bandits or robbers, especially those operating in rural India.
dhoti— A traditional Indian garment for men, consisting of a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs.
