Named one of the BBC’s ‘100 Novels that Shaped the World,’ this story delves into the unexpected transformations that true love and friendship can bring. Ella Rubinstein seems to have it all—a husband, three children, and a comfortable home—but she feels a void that love once filled.
Everything changes when Ella comes across a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and his spiritual companion Shams of Tabriz, who shared forty rules of life and love. Intrigued, Ella sets out on a journey to find the mysterious author of this profound work.
As she delves into the world of Sufi mysticism and verse, both Ella and the reader are transported to an exotic realm where faith and love intertwine in heart-wrenching exploration. This quest becomes a compelling ode to faith and love, leaving a profound impact on Ella’s life and beliefs.
Elif Shafak’s novel is described as enlightening, enthralling, and beguilingly intelligent, presenting a captivating defense of passion and exploring the enduring themes of love and devotion. Her latest novel, “The Island of Missing Trees,” is also available for pre-order.
