Harem: A Novel

This “richly feminist fable” (Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey, New York Times bestselling author) vividly whisks us to Persia’s gorgeous bazaars and dangerous alleys of the city and palace chambers brimming with conspiracy and betrayal—as well as love and redemption.

A seductive and intriguing journey from the humble Persian Jewish quarter to the fascinating world of shahs, soothsayers, eunuchs, and sultanas, Harem follows three generations of strong-willed and cunning women: Rebekah—a poor girl m...