The Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East

"The Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East" by Rowland Thomas is a story that pulls you into a world where life's big questions are explored through the eyes of characters caught between different cultures. Imagine a writer, stuck in a rut, suddenly whisked away to a lively Eastern city, full of new sights and sounds that awaken his senses. He meets an old priest who shares a strange idea: that "Little Gods" are playing games with people's lives, making the writer think hard about what it all means. At the heart of the story is a character named Fagan, who's trying to figure out who he is amidst clashing cultures, army life, and what society expects of him. It's a journey filled with thoughts about life, identity, and the search for meaning, all wrapped up in a story that blends Eastern and Western viewpoints.