Robertsoner Ruby

• Author: Satyajit Ray (সত্যজিৎ রায়)
• Genre: Children's Literature (Chotoder Boi)
• Formats: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172151898
• Pages: 72

Book Description

"Robertsoner Ruby" is not just the final adventure of the legendary detective Feluda but also the last novel penned by the iconic Satyajit Ray. Published in the Desh magazine’s Puja edition during the year of Ray’s passing, this story is a compelling mix of intrigue and emotion.

At the heart of the tale is a rare and valuable ruby, as large as a pigeon’s egg, which once belonged to India but eventually became part of the Robertson family in a foreign land. Peter Robertson, an honest descendant of the family, travels to India with his photographer friend to return the gem to its rightful place, fulfilling the last wish of his ancestors.

However, the journey to return a gem worth over ten lakh rupees isn’t without peril. Ray masterfully weaves a thrilling narrative, intertwining a long-buried murder mystery with Feluda’s sharp detective instincts. The story, as much about humanity as it is about adventure, leaves a profound impact.

The book’s cover and illustrations are created by Subrata Gangopadhyay, adding visual charm to the gripping tale.

Author Bio: Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray, a globally renowned filmmaker and writer, was born on May 2, 1921, in Kolkata. The only child of Sukumar Ray and Suprabha Ray, Ray completed his schooling at Ballygunge Government High School and graduated with honors from Presidency College in 1940. Later, he joined Shantiniketan’s Kala Bhavan but returned to Kolkata in 1942, leaving his education unfinished.

• Film Career: Debuted with Pather Panchali (1955), which won accolades at the Cannes Film Festival.
• Writing Career: Started with an English story Abstraction in 1941. Began writing in Bengali for the revived Sandesh magazine in 1961.
  • First Professor Shonku story: Byomjatrir Diary.
  • First published book: Professor Shonku (1965), winning the Sahitya Akademi Award for Best Children’s Literature in 1967.
  • Feluda series debuted with Feludar Goyendagiri (1965).

Awards and Honors: Ray received numerous accolades, including the Bharat Ratna, the French Legion of Honor, an Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement, and the Golden Lion at Venice.

Death: April 23, 1992.