Kathmandu Days: The Blight and the Plight

Book Details:

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Author: Chandra K. Bhatt

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789385285493

• Pages: 196

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches

About the Book:

For years, Nepal was ravaged by a civil war. On one side were the King and the democratically elected government, while on the other side were the brutal Maoist revolutionaries who terrorized the countryside. After years of war, one night, most members of the Nepalese Royal Family were assassinated. The official story? The Crown Prince shot all of them and then himself because he could not marry the woman he loved. However, the story most Nepalese believe is that the King was assassinated for secretly collaborating with the Maoists to dismantle the democratically elected government.

Kathmandu Days: The Blight and the Plight is a gripping novel that offers a detailed portrayal of the political conspiracies surrounding Nepal's civil war. The narrative weaves together the tale of war and its impact on the social fabric of Nepalese society. The story is personified through Nawin, a young man who, after abandoning his family responsibilities—caring for his stepmother and disabled half-brother—seeks a job in Kathmandu. As Nawin navigates his new life, he encounters a series of colorful characters that illuminate traditional Nepalese culture and the intrusion of external influences.

Spanning decades, this dramatic tale brings to life the political turmoil and the struggles of everyday people. A must-read for those interested in real-life political conspiracies, the novel is a powerful depiction of both the personal and societal challenges during a time of conflict in Nepal.