Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Penguin
Year: 1995
Language: English
Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780140257489
Binding: Paperback
Genre: Mystery/Adventure/Detective Fiction/Short Stories
Description
Step into the brilliant world of Feluda, India's most beloved detective, created by legendary filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray. Feluda's Last Case & Other Stories brings together a collection of gripping mysteries featuring the sharp-witted sleuth Pradosh C. Mitter, affectionately known as Feluda, along with his loyal cousin Topshe and the unforgettable Jatayu.
This book is a carefully selected collection of seven memorable adventures. Spanning different periods of the detective's career, the volume includes mysteries set in Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kolkata, and beyond, showcasing the range and brilliance of Ray's storytelling.
Among the stories are Danger in Darjeeling, Feluda's very first published case; Trouble in Gangtok, a suspenseful investigation set amid the breathtaking landscapes of Sikkim; The Anubis Mystery, involving a stolen Egyptian artifact; and The Gold Coins of Jehangir, where history and mystery intertwine. The collection culminates in Robertson's Ruby, often regarded as Feluda's final adventure, in which the detective pursues the mystery of a priceless gemstone in a case that combines danger, deduction, and international intrigue.
Narrated by Toshe and enriched by the occasional presence of the beloved writer Jatayu, these stories blend clever puzzles, memorable characters, travel, humor, and suspense. Whether you are a lifelong Feluda fan or discovering him for the first time, this volume offers an excellent introduction to one of India's greatest fictional detectives.
A Perfect introduction to the world of Feluda and an essential volume for readers of Indian mystery fiction.
Stories Included
- Danger in Darjeeling
- Trouble in Gangtok
- The Anubis Mystery
- The Key
- The Gold Coins of Jehangir
- The Mystery of Nayan
- Robertson's Ruby (Feluda's Last Case)