In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie’s life of privilege is shattered by her father’s sudden death, forcing her into a very different world. She forms a deep bond with the spirited Homa as they play games, learn to cook, and share ambitions. When Ellie is suddenly restored to her bourgeois life, she’s forced to leave Homa behind and the friendship that once meant everything begins to fade. Years later, as Iran’s political turmoil builds to a breaking point, their worlds collide, leading to an earth-shattering betrayal that alters both of their lives forever. “The Lion Women of Tehran” is a mesmerizing tale of love and courage, and a sweeping exploration of how profoundly we are shaped by those we meet when we are young. 

Learn more about Marjan Kamali’s bestselling novel at her author talk. Register at: https://libraryc.org/salinaspubliclibrary/155050