Gaslighter Chayay

• Author: কৃষ্ণেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায় (Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay)
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354258008
• Pages: 160
• Weight: 271 grams

Book Overview:

• গ্যাসলাইটের ছায়ায় (Gaslighter Chayay) is set in Shimla during a Christmas season, where the atmosphere is filled with snow. The story revolves around the publication of Kushal Majumdar's first book, ‘The Chauhan State Chronicles: Unveiling Secrets Past and Present’, at Harris Snow View Bistro. The book, written as per the last king of the Chauhan State, Jagdeep Chauhan's wishes, unveils a fascinating narrative about the political struggles of Indian kings during the time of India’s independence and a series of mysterious deaths within the Chauhan State over the last 75 years.
• The plot thickens when Kushal Majumdar and his student ACP Carol D'Costa meet at the bistro for a discussion, engaging in intense debates and dialogues about the various mysterious events, characters, and happenings surrounding the Chauhan State. These include discussions about figures like Major Wright, Patricia, Binayak, Kashmiri underground organizations, Yashvantdeep Chauhan, Amandeep Chauhan, Princess Shalini, Father Henry, and a mysterious woman with a connection to Foxglove flower.
• As the conversation unfolds, questions arise about whether Kushal Majumdar wrote the book as an impartial historian or was influenced by gaslighting—manipulating him into writing a misleading account. The story further delves into whether the mysterious deaths were linked to a deeper, more sinister secret within the Chauhan State.

About the Author - কৃষ্ণেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায় (Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay):

• Born: 1964, Barrackpore, India
• Early Life: Spent his childhood in Shyamnagar.
• Education: Completed early education at Ichhapur Northland Boys High School.
• Writing Career:
  • Krishnendu started writing in his school years and contributed to little magazines before becoming a regular writer for Anandabazar Patrika since 2005.
  • Some of his works, such as the short story ‘Khajor Kanta’, were adapted into radio dramas, and ‘Chobir Mukh’ was broadcast on All India Radio.
  • His short story ‘Brahmakamal’ won the first prize in the Desh Mystery Story Competition in 2006, and ‘Purba’, a science fiction story, secured second place in the same competition in 2007.
  • His first novel, ‘Radhika’, marked his entry into the world of long-form fiction.
• Professional Background:
  • He works as an engineer and is involved in the information technology sector at a private electricity company.
• Interests: Apart from literature, he is particularly passionate about Indian classical music.