Through war and peace, loss and triumph, the strongest among us do what they can to hold onto their dreams. Maryam Tabibzadeh's rich novel invites you to experience one hundred years of history through the eyes of its passionate characters.
Talah: Born in the late nineteenth century to a well-to-do family, she must find a way to survive after the loss of her second husband.
Baback: In an era of great social change, Talah's first son struggles with his faith as he becomes involved in a heated love affair.
Nosha: Strong and ambitious, the daughter of Baback refuses to accept the second-class citizenship that her country has traditionally forced upon females.
