Books
by Anita Amirrezvani
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The Blood Of Flowers |
Set in seventeenth century Isfahan. We follow the fortunes of the young heroine as she faces trials and tribulations before achieving happiness. She tells her own story, interspersing her narrative with traditional tales that act as a counterpoint to her own and emphasise the 'Arabian Nights' quality of this attractive novel. I loved it - the exotic background, the details of the rugs and especially the lively independent heroine, reminiscent of Sheherazade, herself.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 41 August 2007) |
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