by Marjan Kamali (USA)
Paperback ISBN: 9781982196245
Pages: 352

In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie forms an unexpected friendship with Homa, a bold and outspoken girl whose dreams reach far beyond the limits society places on women. As they grow up, the two friends find themselves pulled onto very different paths.

Set against the backdrop of decades of political upheaval in Iran, The Lion Women of Tehran follows Ellie’s life as she struggles to reconcile loyalty, ambition, and the complicated bonds of friendship. The novel explores the ways personal choices intersect with history, and how courage and resilience can shape a life.

About the author

Marjan Kamali is an Iranian-American novelist whose work often explores Iranian history, culture, and identity. She holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, Columbia University, and New York University. Her novels include Together Tea and The Stationery Shop, which have been widely translated and have received both national and international acclaim. She is a 2022 NEA Literature Fellow.

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