- Written by: Marjan Kamali
- Genre: Historical fiction
- Pages: 312
- Subject headings: Political violence, bookstores, secrets, Men/women relations
Roya Kayhani and Bahman Aslan meet in 1953 in a stationery shop in Tehran, both are 17. Both are drawn to the poetry of Rumi and the shop owner sells these texts. The couple fall in love and begin a romance.
Iran is facing a coups d’etat and Roya and Bahman are separated. Now, 60 years later and a lifetime of events, Roya meets Bahman in a nursing home to rediscovery a friendship and find closure.
A romantic tale of undying love. Very good choice for a book club.
Book is available at your public library!
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