Overview
Summary of the NovelThis novel plan presents a complex and multi-layered mystery story, divided into 60 episodes. The main plot revolves around the theft of a priceless painting, 'The Blue Apsara', from the 'Shitalchhaya' mansion of (landlord) Randhir Sengupta. Private detective Durjoy Bhattacharya, alias Dujo, and his nephew Bishu are called in to solve the mystery after local police fail.Chapter 1: The Curse of the Blue Apsara (Episodes 1-15)The story begins on a foggy morning with the theft of 'The Blue Apsara'. Dujo and Bishu start their investigation, interrogating Randhir Sengupta, his daughter Rita, the family doctor Ajit Roy, and the butler Shambhunath. The first clue is a mysterious note found beneath the painting ("Light under darkness, lies behind truth"), which adds depth to the story. Durjoy uncovers a secret chamber in the mansion and the hidden aspects of each character. Ultimately, Dr. Ajit Roy is identified as the thief, who committed the act out of jealousy.Chapter 2: The Shadow of Old Sins (Episodes 16-30)Even after 'The Blue Apsara' is returned, some questions linger in Dujo's mind. This chapter unravels a new mystery surrounding Rita's mother's mysterious death and a family jewelry theft. The arrival of the young artist Arnab and his relationship with Rita brings a new twist to the story. Shambhunath's secrets and Randhir Babu's old feud with a business partner introduce new suspects in this chapter. Dujo reviews old letters and medical reports written by Rita's mother to discover the real cause of her death and its connection to 'The Blue Apsara'.Chapter 3: A Deeply Rooted Conspiracy (Episodes 31-45)This chapter expands the scope of the story, hinting at a larger international art smuggling syndicate's conspiracy behind the theft of 'The Blue Apsara' and the family jewels. Dujo receives an anonymous letter and travels outside Kolkata in search of the syndicate. Arnab and Rita also get involved in the investigation and face danger. Dujo searches for a spy within the mansion and uncovers the dark side of the art world and its corruption. In this chapter, the identity of the syndicate's real mastermind, an unexpected person from the upper echelons of society, begins to be revealed.Chapter 4: The Final Game (Episodes 46-60)In this final chapter of the novel, the mastermind's full identity is exposed, and Dujo enlists the help of international police to capture them. Rita becomes active in seeking revenge for her mother's death, and Arnab uses his knowledge of art to decipher the syndicate's secret code. Shambhunath reveals an old secret passage in the mansion. Dujo sets a big trap to catch the mastermind, which is activated at an art exhibition or auction. After extreme tension, unexpected twists, and a final battle, the mastermind is caught. At the end of the story, all mysteries are solved, the characters' wounds heal, and Dujo moves on to the next mystery.
- | Author: M. Diana
- | Publisher: Independently Published
- | Publication Date: Aug 06, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 216 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-13: 9798296787507
