Award-winning author Xue Mo has released a new novella, 'Love Letters from the Goddess: The Forbidden Letters of a Nepali Goddess and a Tibetan Pilgrim's Quest for Freedom', exploring a complex romantic narrative set against the backdrop of spiritual exploration in the Himalayas.
The novella features 36 letters drawn from 'The Holy Monk and the Spirit Woman', revealing an intimate correspondence between Saraswati, a retired Nepali Living Goddess, and Khyungpo Naljor, a Tibetan pilgrim seeking ultimate freedom. These letters, reportedly hidden for a thousand years, delve into themes of transcendence, love, and spiritual connection.
Available on Amazon Kindle and included in the Kindle Unlimited program, the work allows readers to explore a nuanced relationship that challenges traditional boundaries between spiritual devotion and romantic yearning. The central narrative poses a provocative question: 'When a monk meets a goddess, when faith encounters love, is it transcendence or downfall?'
Xue Mo, recipient of the 2024 New York City Book Award and the International Book of Impact Award, has previously gained international recognition for works that explore complex anthropological themes. His writing has been translated into more than 20 languages and has consistently attracted global readership.
The novella's significance extends beyond its narrative, as it has already been adapted for a film project expected to be produced and released in South Asia, potentially introducing this unique story to an even broader audience.
