A Young Wandering Mudlark in Old Kathmandu

AI Mode conversation: A Young Wandering Mudlark in Old KathmanduA Young Wandering Mudlark in Old Kathmandu"A Young Wandering Mudlark in Old Kathmandu" is a prominent 2023 autobiographical fiction novel written by the late Nepalese author and musician Peter J. Karthak.Set against the vivid historical backdrop of Kathmandu between 1968 and 1972, the book follows the journey of a young protagonist named John. He leaves his roots in Darjeeling to navigate a transformative era in Nepal's capital—a period when the city was a global hub on the famous hippie trail, blending Eastern spirituality, rock music, and counterculture