The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali 

The Stationery Shop (often published as The Stationery Shop of Tehran) by Marjan Kamali is a deeply moving, beautifully written historical fiction novel. It balances a tender love story with the devastating impact of political upheaval.

The Heart of the Story

The narrative alternates between 1953 Tehran and 2013 New England, following the life of Roya, an idealistic young woman who finds solace in a local stationery shop run by a kindly man named Mr. Fakhri.

The Romance: In the shop, surrounded by books and ink, Roya meets Bahman, a passionate young man dedicated to political activism and justice. They quickly fall in love and become engaged.

The Tragedy: On the eve of their wedding, they arrange to meet in the town square. However, that very day—August 19, 1953—a violent, foreign-backed coup d'état overthrows Iran's prime minister, shifting the country's history forever. Bahman never shows up. Roya is left heartbroken, with no explanation.

Language: English.

Genre: Historical Fiction.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).