Jhiler Dhare Bari by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

"Jhiler Dhare Bari" (The House by the Lake) is an engaging novel that blends mystery, adventure, and humor. The story revolves around a notorious lake known as "Dakate Jhil," surrounded by an impassable jungle and treacherous mud. By the edge of this eerie lake stands an old, dilapidated house. Behind the house is a flight of stone steps that descends into the waters of the lake, leading to unknown depths. According to legend, at the bottom of the lake, there is a temple inhabited by a powerful deity. It is said that anyone who reaches the temple will have all their desires fulfilled, and the world will be at their feet.

Into this mysterious setting arrive three young strangers claiming to be scientists engaged in a dangerous and secretive experiment. After their arrival, strange and exciting events begin to unfold in the nearby village of Keterhat. The novel is packed with a mix of thrills, suspense, laughter, and a variety of intriguing elements, including ghosts, robbers, and gangsters. This delightful tale, filled with excitement and humor, creates a vivid atmosphere of adventure. The cover of the book is illustrated by Debashish Deb.