Of the many crimes committed in 1952, the four narrated in this collection painted the State of Travancore, red, with its brutality.If not for Velan Poulose's death-defying efforts, these crimes and its unsuspecting victims would have never found closure.Together with the Police and his trustworthy umbrella, he shines bright in what he does best - Isolating and decoding the clues to solve the crime and net the criminals.From the Leper colony island to the haunted environs of Vagamon, he finds himself pursuing criminals, putting his life and limb on the line, but the end is always a bittersweet one - Bitter for the criminals and sweet for the seasoned detective.