Raymongolpur Band by Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

The story revolves around Krishnakishore, the son of the zamindar of Raymangalpur, who was passionate about music. He dreamt of forming a band with the local farmers, inspired by the 'Maihar Band' created by his mentor, Baba Alauddin Khan. The narrative explores whether Krishnakishore's dream was fulfilled and delves into the scandalous history of the zamindar's household, filled with illicit relationships and a parade of characters like Nilambar, Rajeshwari, Brajakishore, Phuli, and Madan. Set in the backdrop of 1950s Bengal, this gripping novel blends fact and fiction, keeping readers hooked till the last page.