by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 2019
In a remote Himalayan village, the peaceful lives of farmers and monks are upended as war encroaches. When soldiers arrive, the villagers must decide whether to resist or submit. As the threat of violence looms, families are torn apart and loyalties are tested. In the midst of this turbulence, one young woman seeks to protect her loved ones and preserve the spiritual heart of her community.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, military-fiction, adventure, 21st-century, buddhism, asian-american
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Himalaya, Himalayan Village
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
338 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: violence, war