Captain Tomsoner Guptodhan by Sourav Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

When Sourav Mukhopadhyay picks up the pen for children, not only the kids but also their fathers, uncles, aunts, and grandmothers come rushing in. Whether it’s stories filled with laughter, fun, mystery, science fiction, ghosts, adventure, or tearful emotions, he navigates smoothly and freely through all of these themes. Set against the backdrop of mid-19th century Peru and the Cocos Islands, Sourav has penned a chilling long tale titled "Captain Thomson's Treasure." In this story, history, legend, and imagination intertwine seamlessly. Every element to keep the reader's spine tingling is present—sea voyages, conspiracies, murders, pirates, and hidden treasures! Yet, this narrative is quite different from other average adventure stories. After finishing the tale, one is left stunned with pity and emotion. Sourav's trump card is the magnetic power of his vibrant and dazzling language. The magic of his pen can make readers laugh and cry in an instant.

This collection also includes nine more stories featuring various characters such as Ghotiram, the inventor Velkunnama, the tantrik Koral, the bird-hating Khageshchandra, and many more, along with a variety of unusual incidents. All in all, it forms an exquisite, enchanting kaleidoscope.

Table of Contents:

• Captain Thomson's Treasure
• Khageshchandra's Khagatank
• Velkunnama's Trickery
• After the Explosion
• Paritosh Mitra's Vacation
• Nagen Mallik's Divine Eye
• At 11 PM on the Last Train
• Understanding
• The Asurari Doctor's Asuric Deeds
• Madhubabu's Worship