The Palashbari Estate-sprawling near the heart of Kolkata-stands shrouded in malice. Two murders have already cast their shadow, bound by a chilling signature: the marigold.
Haricharan Raychaudhuri, the troubled owner of the estate, is haunted by cryptic threats and an ever-present fear of death. Desperate for answers, he turns to Detective Sen-an amateur sleuth with an unyielding resolve.
But before Sen can uncover the truth, the inevitable happens. Haricharan is found dead, a marigold clasped tightly in his hand-a final, haunting clue.
With time running out and the killer poised to strike again, Sen must untangle the web of secrets and lies hidden within the estate. Can he uncover the truth before the marigold engulfs another victim?