Author: Prakash A Raj
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 110
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171675719
Description
This illustrated book on art paper carries the unbelievable events of the massacre of the Nepal Royal Family.
'Kay Gardeko' is Nepali for " What have you done? " and were King Birendra's words when he was shot point blank. Over the next days these were the sentiments everyone echoed, as Nepal was plunged into confusion and mourning. The unbelievable events of that fateful night are documented in this narrative.
The book describes the history of the Royal family and highlights the uncertainty that is now plaguing the country. The author takes a clear and unbiased look at the past and doubt-ridden future of the Himalayan Kingdom.
Contents
Prologue
The Sun Sets on Kathmandu
Legacy of History
The Last Day
Blue Blood Split
At the Hospital
A Cremation
A Crowning
Questions Raised and Unanswered
Devayani: Link in the Puzzle
Presumed Guilty
Monarchy in Nepal
A Delicate Situation
Epilogue
Appendix
Notes