The Persians
Author: Sanam Mahloudji
ISBN: 978-0008761905
Price: Rs. 420.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
The Valiat family are in crisis. Elizabeth, the regal matriarch, remained in Tehran despite the revolution and only has Niaz, her Islamic law-breaking granddaughter for company. In America, Elizabeth’ s daughters, the flamboyantly high-flying Shirin and frustrated housewife Seema, are wondering if their new lives there are all they had hoped for. Lastly, there’s the second granddaughter, Bita, a disillusioned law student trying to find deeper meaning by giving away her worldly belongings. When an annual vacation in Aspen goes wildly awry and Shirin ends up being bailed out of jail, gossip about the family spreads like wildfire. Soon, Shirin sets out to restore the family name to its former glory. But what does that mean in a country where the Valiats never mattered to anyone? And, will reputation be enough to make them a family again?
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: paperback, English. Reference ISBN: 978-0008761905.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0008761905
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
The Valiat family are in crisis. Elizabeth, the regal matriarch, remained in Tehran despite the revolution and only has Niaz, her Islamic law-breaking granddaughter for company. In America, Elizabeth’ s daughters, the flamboyantly high-flying Shirin and frustrated housewife Seema, are wondering if...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Sanam Mahloudji.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this for its sharp, funny, and deeply human portrait of a family caught between cultures, countries, and expectations. As secrets spill and reputations unravel, each woman’s struggle feels intimate and real. The novel blends wit with emotional depth, exploring identity, exile, and ambition in a way that keeps you turning pages while quietly asking what home and legacy truly mean.
- Published by Fourth Estate.
- Language: English.
Catalog Description
The Valiat family are in crisis. Elizabeth, the regal matriarch, remained in Tehran despite the revolution and only has Niaz, her Islamic law-breaking granddaughter for company. In America, Elizabeth’ s daughters, the flamboyantly high-flying Shirin and frustrated housewife Seema, are wondering if their new lives there are all they had hoped for. Lastly, there’s the second granddaughter, Bita, a disillusioned law student trying to find deeper meaning by giving away her worldly belongings. When an annual vacation in Aspen goes wildly awry and Shirin ends up being bailed out of jail, gossip about the family spreads like wildfire. Soon, Shirin sets out to restore the family name to its former...
Browse the Full Summer Read
Enjoyed The Persians? Explore our complete Summer Read collection to discover more titles you will love. We carry a wide range of genuine editions with fast delivery across India.
Also Found In
More Books in Summer Read
Browse More on BookPyramid
Discover our Best Sellers, check out New Arrivals, or browse Award-Winning Books. You can also explore books by your favourite authors on our Authors page.