Hatyapuri

"Hatyapuri"
Author	Satyajit Ray
Country	India
Language	Bengali
Series	Feludar Soptokando, Feluda Somogro
Genre(s)	Detective short story
Published in	Anandamela magazine
Publication type	Periodical
Publisher	Ananda Publishers
Media type	Print
Publication date	1979
Preceded by	"Chhinnamastar Abhishap"
Followed by	"Golokdham Rahasya"

Hatyapuri 1979) a crime novel by Satyajit Ray gets its title from a location (Puri) on the shores of the Bay of Bengal which is a popular tourist attraction in East India.

Plot introduction

Disturbed by the heat and humidity of Calcutta in June, (combined with frequent electricity failures) the "Three Musketeers", Prodosh C. Mitter (Feluda), Topshe, and Lalmohon Babu (alias Jatayu) go to Puri for vacation. There they find that not everybody is there for their holidays.

The mystery revolves around Mr. DG Sen, an elderly gentleman, who has the hobby of collecting rare 'Puthis' (old hand written books/manuscripts). He is a true collector and denies lucrative offers from prospective buyers. However, a group of people are determined to steal the most valuable manuscripts from his collection. The story takes a big turn when one of the prime suspects is found to be murdered. The climax takes place at the beaches of Puri.

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