Hira Manik Jwale by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay [Paperback]

The immortal storyteller of Bengali literature, Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, has depicted the allure of the unknown and distant lands in almost all his works. One such tale of adventure and conquest by a Bengali youth is "Hiramanik Jwale."

Sushil’s voyage across the seas to the Indian colony of Champarajya is no less thrilling and gripping than Shankar’s African expedition in "Chander Pahar".

Born into a declining aristocratic zamindar family, Sushil had no desire to cling to his fading heritage. One evening, he crosses paths with Jamatullah, a ship’s deckhand, who tells him about an ancient, uninhabited island in the Far East, covered in the ruins of Hindu civilization. He also learns of a mysterious engraved stone that holds a hidden secret.

The allure of Champarajya’s vast treasure troves and the remnants of Hindu civilization, including its sculptures of deities, captivates Sushil and Sanat, drawing them toward an extraordinary adventure.

What follows is a perilous sea voyage, a journey into a forgotten island, the rediscovery of the lost glory of Indian ancestors, and, ultimately, Sushil’s triumphant return home with a vast treasure hoard.

Packed with thrills, mysteries, and high-seas adventure, this novel is a must-read for Bengali readers of all ages.