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The Secret of the Cemetery
A Film Director, A Clue, and Grave Secrets
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Gorosthaney Sabdhan (গোরস্থানে সাবধান)
Originally in Bengali1977
Story #1512 chapters107 pages1h 56min read
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About This Book
When a flamboyant film director arrives with a mysterious car and an even more baffling story, Feluda is drawn into a labyrinth of intrigue surrounding an old cemetery. Witty banter and razor-sharp deduction propel this classic whodunit, where every clue leads deeper into a web of deception. Will Feluda unravel the cemetery’s secret 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
Calcutta— The former name of Kolkata, a major city in eastern India and the primary setting of the Feluda stories.
Park Street— A well-known street in Calcutta, famous for its cemetery and nightlife.
Lower Circular Road— A road in Kolkata near the cemetery.
Ripon Lane— A street in Kolkata where Chris Godwin resides.
Bourne & Shepherd— One of the world's oldest photographic studios, located in Kolkata.
Ganges— A major river in India, considered sacred in Hinduism.
Vocabulary
babu— Babu (or babu) is a respectful term used in India, especially Bengal, to address a gentleman or educated man.
chowkidar— A watchman or guard, especially one who looks after a building or property.
Charminar— A popular brand of Indian cigarette.
paan— A preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and sometimes tobacco, chewed for its stimulant effects.
casket— A small ornamental box or chest, often used to store valuables or documents.
divan— A long, low sofa without a back or arms, often used for reclining.
