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New Delhi [India], February 05: When Bhujang Shetty and the Lost Treasure of Basrur quietly arrived on bookshelves in 2025, few expected it to ripple so decisively through India’s literary waters. Yet, over the past year, the debut novel by Gautham V Kedoor has done exactly that, gathering momentum through word of mouth, critical acclaim, and a steadily growing readership that spans generations. Set against the evocative backdrop of coastal Karnataka, Bhujang Shetty and the Lost Treasure of Basrur blends adventure, humour, and nostalgia with a confidence rarely seen in a first-time author. Critics have been quick to point out Kedoor’s deft handling of tone:…
