An enchanting, award-winning novel, set in a 20th-century Persia on the crest of change. American Library Association Top Ten Best Books YA American Independent Book Sellers Association BookSense/Indie Next American Library Association Feminist Choice Book "Richly textured, carefully researched... romantic, delightful, and educational too” --Kirkus Reviews “A glimpse into a world not many books enter. Sayres does an excellent job developing characters that intrigue and tug at the heart.” --Historical Novels Review “An engrossing story that weaves in Persian culture, history, and surroundings, and portrays the life of a unique young woman and her quest for love.” --School Library Journal