Author: Duangsai Luangphasi
Title: Mai Blia / Written by (Lao National Author) Duang Xay Luangphasy
Description: [Vientiane, Laos], Nakhonsi Printing, 2012. orig.wrappers. 19x13cm, (2),216,(5) pp, Published in an edition of 500 copies. At the head of title: "Romantic Story".. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ Text entirely in English. Originally published in Lao language in 1990. ["...Mai Blia is a story based on true events which happened just before the liberation of Laos in the town of Long Cheng, Xieng Khouang province. The story captures the controversial maneuver of Lieutenant Yong Xa, head of a company of the Special Forces, who deserts the force to join movements in support of the liberated zone. His transition to join the liberation front is successful due to the great deed of a young Hmong girl of 15 years old name Mai Blia. She is put through risky situations as she tries to persuade Lieutenant Yong Xa and his soldiers to understand the political relaity of that time in order for them to join the light of righteousness. Mai Blia has been published three times in Lao language..."-preface].

Keywords: Laos, Lao Fiction, Military History, Politics, Political, Literature, Literary, Southeast Asia,