Guhamanab by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

One day, retired Colonel Botkrishna Ray dreamt of his late wife, Susmita. She told him that she now exists in twilight—a hazy place between light and darkness. Is this twilight a constant presence in Botkrishna’s life? His relationship with his son, Sanjay, an IPS officer, is cold, and his figure-conscious daughter-in-law, Pinky, dislikes him. At fifty-four, Botkrishna has a strong physique and sharp eyes. He is a brave man who does not seek help from anyone, preferring to stay alone at home and go jogging by the lake at dawn, as if emerging from a cave only to retreat back into it. Yet, many years ago, his wife’s friend, Aparajita, was deeply enchanted after seeing Botkrishna for just three hours. What kind of relationship does such a man have with society and family? What deep emotions does Botkrishna touch upon? This is the story here.