The Royal Ghosts Stories Author:Samrat Upadhyay From an award-winning author whose work has been called "subtle — and spiritually complex" (New York Times) and "satisfying . . . — accomplished" (Village Voice), The Royal Ghosts features characters — trying to reconcile their true desires with the forces at work in Nepali — society. Against the backdrop of the violent Maoist insurgencies, which — h... more »ave claimed thousands of lives, these characters struggle with their
duties to their aging parents, an oppressive caste system, and the frustrations
of arranged marriage. In the end, they manage to find peace
and connection often where they least expect it—with those directly
in front of them.
Upadhyay has been called "a major talent" (Amitav Ghosh) for
his stories, which "combine exact details of plot and setting with a
reflective tone" (Washington Post Book World). These new stories
brilliantly examine not only Kathmandu during a time of political
crisis and cultural transformation but also the effects of that city on