An extraordinary heroine experiences a sudden loss of her father, which thrusts her into early adulthood responsibilities. Her wealthy uncle takes care of her and her family, imposing strict conditions and a difficult environment. She becomes fascinated with the craft of carpet making, both designing and executing, and passionately devotes her energies to it, making patterns and colors her obsession. She ventures against the grain, as this craft is traditionally a male domain, and is forced to practice it in secrecy. She is compelled into a marriage contract with a wealthy businessman that renews monthly. Caught in intense conflicts between her beliefs and emotions and the imposed reality, she desperately tries to assert herself. This captivating novel transports us back in time to the Middle Ages and to the enchanting city of Isfahan, offering an exquisite external description of the setting, people's movements, and their customs; narrating events never encountered in novels before.

Publishing house: The Printing and Distribution Company

Number of Pages: 418

Year of publication: 2010