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The Tale of Two Ravens: Weaving Bhutan’s spirit

Jul 30, 2025 4 mins read
The Tale of Two Ravens: Weaving Bhutan’s spirit

Your book, The Tale of Two Ravens, is clearly rooted in your time in Bhutan. What was it about Bhutan that left such a lasting impression on you and ultimately inspired this story?

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