From the nationally bestselling author of the “powerful, heartbreaking” (Shelf Awareness) The Stationery Shop, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three …

The Lion Women of Tehran (2024) is a work of historical fiction and the third novel by Iranian American author Marjan Kamali, whose other works include Together Tea (2013) and The Stationery Shop …

Sep 4, 2025 · The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali is a story about friendship, love, betrayal, and resilience set against decades of Iran’s turbulent history. At its heart is the lifelong bond between …

Jul 2, 2024 · The Lion Women of Tehran is not merely a novel; it is a sweeping exploration of the enduring influence of early connections, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative …

Jul 2, 2024 · The Lion Women of Tehran was an engaging historical fiction, set in Iran. The story starts in the 1950s, when Ellie’s father dies and she and her mother are forced to relocate from the wealthy …

Aug 27, 2025 · The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali is the kind of book that grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go. It's the story of Ellie and Homa, two girls whose friendship becomes a lens …

The Lion Women of Tehran is one of those books that amazed me, leaving an indelible impression. Set in the 1950s, seven-year-old Ellie has lived in comfort for most of her life until her father passes away …

Nov 27, 2024 · The Lion Women of Tehran Marjan Kamali’s The Lion Women of Tehran is a captivating novel that skillfully intertwines history, culture, and personal struggle. The novel follows the lives of …

Jul 2, 2024 · NATIONAL BESTSELLER An “evocative read and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, …

Jul 2, 2024 · Ellie and Homa, two young girls growing up in Tehran, meet at school in the early 1950s. Though their families are very different, they become close friends. After the death of Ellie’s father, …