Description
The novel follows Ella Rubenstein, a 40-year-old American housewife who feels unfulfilled in her marriage and daily life. She takes a job as a reader for a literary agency and is assigned to review a novel titled Sweet Blasphemy by Aziz Zahara. As she delves into the manuscript, she becomes engrossed in the story of Shams of Tabriz, a wandering dervish, and his profound spiritual relationship with the renowned Sufi poet Rumi.
Through the teachings of Shams, presented as “forty rules of love,” Ella embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging her beliefs and transforming her understanding of love and spirituality. The novel seamlessly weaves Ella’s modern-day experiences with the historical narrative of Rumi and Shams, highlighting the timeless nature of their teachings.
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