Ollie's Olfactory Odyssey: A Whodunnit with a Twist of Scent and Spectres

The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles, written by Hemangini Dutt Majumder, intertwines Bengal's detective tradition with gothic elements in a novel featuring Olympia Ghoshal Chattergé, a female sommelier with a unique sense of smell. Set in Chandannagar's Neelbari, it offers a humorous and thrilling mystery filled with unexpected twists.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 20-07-2025 14:28 IST | Created: 20-07-2025 14:28 IST
Ollie's Olfactory Odyssey: A Whodunnit with a Twist of Scent and Spectres
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Blending Bengal's detective ethos with gothic fiction, a new book unveils a thrilling whodunnit infused with humor and unpredictable turns.

Authored by Singapore-based writer Hemangini Dutt Majumder, "The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles" presents Olympia Ghoshal Chattergé, a captivating protagonist with an extraordinary sense of smell, turning her condition into a superpower.

Set in Chandannagar, as Ollie's family relocates to their ancestral estate, Neelbari, they encounter peculiar incidents. The plot poses questions about haunting spirits and concealed secrets, delivering a gripping story celebrated by literary figures like Namita Gokhale and TCA Raghavan.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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