The Lion Women of Tehran

"The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali is an emotionally captivating page-turner about women’s friendship and the fight for women’s rights in Iran, beginning during the Shah’s reign and progressing to almost the present day. Kamali writes beautifully and passionately about friendship, love, youth, conflict, aging and the challenges of sustaining meaningful relationships amid high-stakes Iranian politics. The novel is full of atmosphere, history, great food and two unforgettable heroines, Ellie and Homa, who, despite the adversities they must face and sometimes overcome, will endear and intrigue readers from the opening scenes to the last page – a must-read."