All Bengali Crime Detectives  (English, Paperback, Chatterjee Suparna)

In The All Bengali Crime Detectives by Suparna Chatterjee, an unexpected turn of events leads a group of four retired men to investigate a crime. Not only do they have to solve the mystery but they also have to catch the criminal before it’s too late.

Summary Of The Book

Nothing much can be expected from the peaceful neighborhood of Kolkata where only middle-class families reside. However, the lives of four men change drastically when a sudden crime takes place in their neighborhood.

The All Bengali Crime Detectives by Suparna Chatterjee narrates the story of four misfit detectives who are hot on the trail of a criminal. The crime committed is not as straightforward as it seems. As the novel progresses, the four realize that something dangerous is going to occur if they do not catch the perpetrator on time.

The boring lives of these four retired men change completely when they follow the trail of the criminal in hopes of solving the crime before it is too late. Besides the crime, the novel also introduces the subplots of the fair Bengali girl about to be married off, the competition with the neighborhood clubs for the best Durga Puja pandal, and the problems created by a jobless Romeo-like figure.

The author provides a light and hilarious account of the daily lives of the Bengali people, their eccentricities, and their love for food and people. This book is meant for readers of all ages and cultures.

About Suparna Chatterjee

Suparna Chatterjee is an Indian author who is best known for her first published novel, The All Bengali Crime Detectives. She has written various kinds of poems and has also written short stories for children and adults. Chatterjee has also written a musical play called Anand And Benaifer. This play has been staged in Bengaluru and Mumbai.

She was born in Kolkata, India. She lived in several countries across the world before settling back in India. She worked with the Art of Living Foundation and currently resides with her family in Bengaluru.