The Treasure of the Khasi Hills

In a trunk containing his late grandfather's possessions, Kumar finds a humanskull. On looking carefully, he discovers that there are tiny carvings on it-acode to a treasure! With his friend Bimal, he deciphers the code and Bimaland Kumar decide to set off to find the treasure that is hidden in the beautifulKhasi Hills. But in hot pursuit of the skull and the key to the code is Karali,the conniving and traitorous friend, who wants the treasure at any cost.Accompanied by their attendant Ramhari, and their loyal dog Bagha, Bimaland Kumar are plunged into the adventure of a lifetime. In every corner therelies a villain waiting to waylay them. There are deep dark caves with wildanimals. Ghosts that beckon in the dark. And there is the yaksha guarding thetreasure. Can Bimal and Kumar elude all of them and succeed?Hemendra Kumar Roy's adventure, ghost and science fiction books in Bengalihave enthralled generations of young readers for nearly a century now. For thefirst time, this iconic story appears in English in this lucid translation that willentice a whole new generation of readers into Hemenbabu's world.