Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. Binita Sen was lounging in her armchair glancing over the morning newspaper. This was the favourite time of the day for her when Keya, her daughter was still sleeping, and her maid Malati was not due in another hour. That meant she could finish reading the newspaper before Keya grabbed it and Malati demanded her…
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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Chapter 1
Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. The black 4X4 Mahindra Thar SUV sped along the long winding roads of Mussorie. Light was fading and dusk was fast enveloping the hills in a dull blanket. The circular glare from the vehicle’s headlights lit up the road ahead. As the car left the main Mussorie town and climbed higher towards the tiny hamlet…
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Prologue
Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. Mary Mary Quite Contrary How does your garden grow? With Silver Bells and cockle shells And Pretty maids all in a row Little Ronnie was feeling angry. It had been raining since evening which had kept most people indoors. He hated it when the roads were empty and there was nothing for him to…
The Debts of Desire – The Final Journey
A Quick RecapIn the Debts of Desire – Keya investigates, Keya realises that Anu was murdered and insists on an autopsy. Jai challenges to sue her if the autopsy report shows she is wrong. Keya accepts the challenge and threatens to expose him if her doubts are proved right.Read the Debts of Desire – Keya Investigates (Part 2) Inspector Sheetal Das stared at the autopsy report that lay in front of her.“My God!” she thought “That girl was right! It is poisoning and that too Hemlock.” She pursed her lips…
The Debts of Desire – Part 2 – Keya investigates
Quick RecapAnu invites Keya for her first Anniversary where she will be gifted with a family heirloom, a grand Tiara studded with diamond and Blue sapphire. Keya arrives for the party in the opulent ITC Royal Bengal . However, in a strange and tragic turn of events, Anu meets a fatal end. Read Part 1 Keya was the first to reach Anu. She felt her pulse. It was weak but she could feel the faint throb. “Doctor!” screamed Keya “We need a Doctor. Can somebody call a doctor please?” “Let’s…
The Debts of Desire – Part 1 – Anu’s Party
6.00 am 21st October 2019 Keya stood glancing at her watch impatiently as she waited for Anu who was late as usual. She tightened her pony tail and stretched her arms. It was a good five minutes later that she saw Anu walking towards her. “What’s with the glum face?” said Anu as she approached her friend looking cheerful. “Not everybody has an anniversary and a diamond tiara to look forward to. Some people have to report to work on time or get their salary deducted” said Keya making a…
Chapter 10
Matongini wiped off the beads of perspiration from her forehead with the loose end of her sari as she blew air into her earthen stove. Peeping into the vessel placed on top of the stove, she pushed in the ladle to give the broth another stir. She sat back to let it cook a bit more resting her tired back on the Sal wood stilt that held up her hut. Her eyes tired with age and misery, bore a far-away look. It was as if her body was sitting in…
Chapter 9
Shrikant pursed his lips thoughtfully. Having visited the village and speaking to the people filled his mind with questions. Several things flashed around in his mind. Lalu’s wristwatch and aftershave, the fishing net, Shuddho’s absence on the night of the fire all formed a story waiting to be tied up. However, he needed the thread to do so. A picture that was vaguely forming in his mind, awaited completion. Unfortunately, he was unable to shed adequate light on it to make it look sharper. Shrikant knew he was missing something…
Chapter 8
Shuddho walked briskly through the forest path rubbing his hands partly in excitement and partly to ward off the chill. It was post sunset and darkness had settled down comfortably over the surroundings. The crickets had started their orchestra and the occasional screeching of the owl or the howl of the fox nearby, added to the symphony. Suddho, however, was oblivious to all these. His mind was rife with the exciting news he had just received. There was a possibility of another Rhino hunt and he was again appointed as…
Chapter 7
The next morning, Shrikant woke with a searing pain in his ankle. He propped up his leg on the pillow and was reaching down to apply the cold press that Moni da had given him when he heard the knock on the door. Shrikant limped across to open the door to find Moni da standing outside with an anxious look. “How are you feeling today sir?” he asked Shrikant “Better” said Shrikant weakly. “But you don’t look so Sir?” said Moni da peering down to look at his ankle. “It…
