The Year of Turmoil

Abbas Maroufi's novel is set in the small Iranian town of Sangsar in the troubled years around the Second World War. Over seven nights it unfolds the life of Noosha, a colonel's daughter whose love and marriage are shaped by the men and the politics around her. Memory, history and legend are woven together in a rich, layered style. A powerful read for those who enjoy serious modern Persian fiction. The text is in Persian (Farsi/Dari).

Author: Abbas Maroufi

Persian title: سال بلوا

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