Author: Debeshi Gooptu
Publisher: Amazon Kindle
What is the weirdest murder weapon you have
come across?
The Rossogolla Murders by Debeshi Gooptu explores what
happens when a retired judge drops dead at a swish party in Kolkata. The needle
of suspicion points to Punjabi mirchi Dolly Luthra. Now it’s up to her friend,
the strait-laced Mrinalini Sen, to don the detective’s hat and clear Dolly’s
name. Easier said than done when bodies start piling up and there’s a crafty
killer on the loose. Will the two be able to put their differences aside and
solve the murders?
This story is a finely crafted murder mystery and Debeshi takes us through the lanes of Kolkata as she attempts to solve the mystery and clear her friend’s name. The storytelling is powerful, and the descriptions are vivid, creating a clear visual imagery of the events as they occur. She has taken some authentic items that are an integral part of the City of Joy and woven them into this murder mystery that would enthrall the fans of the genre. Using an unusual murder weapon, she creates a story that has an ending that no one could have expected. Another thing I liked about the book is how subtly she uses a social evil to be incorporated into the plot and how she does a social commentary on it. The climax is nicely crafted and brings a worthwhile end to the story.
Coming to the characters, I loved the diverse
set of characters that make up the world in which the story takes place. Be it
Dolly Luthra, or Mrinalini Sen, each of the character gets their 15 minutes of
fame. The characters have been given certain quirks that make them memorable,
be it Mrs. Luthra’s spelling errors or Mrinalini’s steadfastness, I loved how
their mannerisms have been depicted and made a part of the story.
A special mention to her for exploring the
nook and crannies of Kolkata, and to bring to us the various cuisines that find
themselves at home in Kolkata. From the Chinese food at Chinatown and Tangra,
to the small sweet shops dotting across the city, I loved how Debeshi brings
them to the fore.
Overall, a wonderful story that I would
recommend for it is a delight for anyone who loves a good whodunnit. The book
gets a 4.69/5 for me.
Get a copy of the book on Amazon here.
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