{"product_id":"whispers-from-beyond-9789370032682","title":"Whispers From Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Saradindu Bandopadhyay Tranlated by Monimala Dhar\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhen the veil between the living and the dead grows thin...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Step into a world where everyday logic surrenders to forces unseen. In this gripping collection of supernatural stories, Saradindu Bandopadhyay—best known as the creator of the iconic sleuth Byomkesh Bakshi—turns his gaze to the strange, the spectral, and the sublime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here, haunted mansions echo with invisible footsteps, ghosts fall in love, and even a humble bumblebee can carry the weight of death. A man gives up his worldly life to commune with spirits; another is pursued by guilt—or something far darker. In ‘Sati’, ancient beliefs shape a tale of purity and vengeance, while a spirit with a sense of humour plays matchmaker from the other side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eInside this book, you’ll find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 👻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e Haunted Lives and Hidden Truths:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStories where guilt, longing, and memory blur the line between the living and the dead.\u003cbr\u003e 🌕 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Supernatural Meets the Psychological: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTales that fuse eerie atmosphere with deep insight into the human condition.\u003cbr\u003e 🕯 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e A Literary Legacy Reimagined: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover another side of Saradindu’s storytelling genius, beyond Byomkesh Bakshi.\u003cbr\u003e 💫 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGhosts with Heart and Humour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not all spirits are vengeful—some are romantic, others mischievous, all unforgettable.\u003cbr\u003e 📜 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Masterful Translation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonimala Dhar captures the elegance, rhythm, and mystery of the original Bengali with remarkable grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhy this book will give you delicious chills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • A rare collection of supernatural stories from one of India’s greatest literary masters.\u003cbr\u003e • Combines suspense, philosophy, and folklore in luminous, atmospheric prose.\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for readers of classic ghost fiction.\u003cbr\u003e • A haunting reminder that every story carries echoes from beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThose who summoned these ghosts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Blending the psychological with the paranormal, and horror with wit, Saradindu Bandopadhyay (1899–1970) crafts stories that unsettle, amuse and captivate in equal measure. A pioneering Bengali novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, he mastered multiple genres and also wrote acclaimed works of historical fiction and crime thrillers, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJhinder Bondi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTungabhadrar Tire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eChiriyakhana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An acclaimed translator and academic, Monimala Dhar has dedicated her life to bringing Bengali literary treasures to a wider audience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWhispers from Beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers not just ghost stories but glimpses into deeper, stranger truths that lurk just beyond the everyday. Her previous translations include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eByomkesh Bakshi Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWhen the Earth Was Young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRajkahini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Abanindranath Tagore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLose yourself in a world where every whisper tells a story…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWhispers from Beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invites you to cross the threshold between the known and the unknown—where every silence hides a spirit, every glance conceals a secret, and every story lingers long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rupa Publications India Pvt. 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