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In the Shadow of Mount Khustup
In the shadow of Mount Khustup lie the secrets, stories, and adventures of the Lazaryan clan. Khatchik Lazaryan, a young engineer and veteran of the 2020 Artsakh war, moves back to his family's village in southern Armenia to work at the KapanQar Mine. Little does Khatchik know, returning to the land of his ancestors will reignite a spark with his first love, the mysterious but recently engaged Siranoush. Khatchik, who is coping with post-war trauma, soon discovers that not all lights will lead him out of the darkness, and his fight for survival did not stop on the battlefield.
In the Shadow of Mount Khustup is the first modern romance novel published about the Syunik Province of Armenia, and is a story that features the region's history, cuisine, and local Kapan dialect of Armenian.
In the Shadow of Mount Khustup is the first modern romance novel published about the Syunik Province of Armenia, and is a story that features the region's history, cuisine, and local Kapan dialect of Armenian.
278 pages, Paperback
Published October 6, 2025
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October 15, 2025
I couldn’t put this book down! I read it in two days! it was absolutely addicting from the very first page. The writing is so easy to read and fluid that it feels like you’re effortlessly gliding through the story. It was truly a breath of fresh air, offering a narrative that is both engaging and relatable.
What touched me the most was how it fed my soul with memories and emotions of missing Armenia! The story resonated, making me laugh, cry, and reflect all at once. The descriptions of the locations were stunning, so vivid and immersive that I felt like I was walking through the streets, tasting the food, and soaking in the atmosphere myself. It made me want to pack my bags and visit immediately.
The characters were well-developed and authentic, their journeys feeling both unique and universally human.
In short, this book is heartwarming, evocative, and utterly captivating. It’s the kind of story that stays with you, long after the last page is turned. Leaving you wanting more! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a book that not only entertains but also touches the soul.
What touched me the most was how it fed my soul with memories and emotions of missing Armenia! The story resonated, making me laugh, cry, and reflect all at once. The descriptions of the locations were stunning, so vivid and immersive that I felt like I was walking through the streets, tasting the food, and soaking in the atmosphere myself. It made me want to pack my bags and visit immediately.
The characters were well-developed and authentic, their journeys feeling both unique and universally human.
In short, this book is heartwarming, evocative, and utterly captivating. It’s the kind of story that stays with you, long after the last page is turned. Leaving you wanting more! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a book that not only entertains but also touches the soul.
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