Louise Brown charts the history of the extraordinary Nepalese Rana dynasty and their complicated relationship with the British Raj. Nepal enchants foreigners. I have been captivated by the country since I lived in Kathmandu twenty five years ago, and writing my latest novel, The Himalayan Summer, has taken me back there again. Today, Nepal is […]
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Historia Interviews: Louise Brown
Historia talks to Louise Brown, author of the HWA Goldsboro Debut Crown shortlisted novel, Eden Gardens. The HWA Goldsboro Debut Crown celebrates new voices in historical fiction. Have you always been interested in history? I can say with certainty that I’ve been interested in history since I was nine years old. In 1972, I was […]