Monikantho (Bengali Version)

Book Details
• Publisher: Abhijan Publishers
• Author: Shuddhendu Chakrabarti
• Language: Bengali
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
Monikantho is a gripping Bengali thriller that unfolds around a shocking murder in the dark courtyard of the Kali temple in Monikanthapur, where Queen Yashomati is found dead beside an infant barely a few months old. The only eyewitnesses to this chilling incident are two members of the third gender community—Animamasi and Piyali.

Taking on a dual responsibility, Animamasi steps forward to both raise the abandoned child and uncover the truth behind the murder. As the investigation progresses, the story weaves a complex web of suspicion, where multiple characters come under scrutiny—including King Rajshekhar Narayan himself.

Shuddhendu Chakrabarti masterfully constructs a suspenseful narrative filled with emotional depth, social layers, and investigative intrigue. Monikantho is not just a murder mystery but also a story of responsibility, identity, and courage, making it a compelling read for lovers of intense and thought-provoking thrillers.