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From the awardnominated author of Together Tea and The Lion Women of Tehran, a poignant, 'powerful' (The Wall Street Journal) and 'affecting novel about first love' (Real Simple) that explores loss, reconciliation, and the quirks of fate.Roya, a dreamy, idealistic teenager living amid the political upheaval of 1953 Tehran, finds a literary oasis in kindly Mr. Fakhris neighborhood stationery shop, stocked with books and pens and bottles of jewelcolored ink.Then Mr. Fakhri, with a keen instinct for a budding romance, introduces Roya to his other favorite customerhandsome Bahman, who has a burning passion for justice and a love for Rumis poetryand she loses her heart at once. Their romance blossoms, and the little stationery shop remains their favorite place in all of Tehran.A few short months later, on the eve of their marriage, Roya agrees to meet Bahman at the town square when violence eruptsa result of the coup detat that forever changes their countrys future. In the chaos, Bahman never shows. For weeks, Roya tries desperately to contact him, but her efforts are fruitless. With a sorrowful heart, she moves onto college in California, to another man, to a life in New Englanduntil, more than sixty years later, an accident of fate leads her back to Bahman and offers her a chance to ask him the questions that have haunted her for more than half a century: Why did you leave? Where did you go? How is it that you were able to forget me?
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- Q: What is 'The Stationery Shop' about? A: 'The Stationery Shop' is a poignant novel by Marjan Kamali that explores themes of first love, loss, and reconciliation, set against the backdrop of political upheaval in 1953 Tehran.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Stationery Shop'? A: The author of 'The Stationery Shop' is Marjan Kamali, known for her award-nominated works, including 'Together Tea'.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'The Stationery Shop' was published on February 11, 2020.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition of 'The Stationery Shop' is a paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Stationery Shop' have? A: 'The Stationery Shop' has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Stationery Shop' a standalone book? A: Yes, 'The Stationery Shop' is a standalone novel and does not belong to a series.
- Q: What age group is 'The Stationery Shop' suitable for? A: 'The Stationery Shop' is suitable for adult readers, particularly those interested in literary fiction and historical narratives.
- Q: What are the main themes in 'The Stationery Shop'? A: The main themes in 'The Stationery Shop' include love, loss, the impact of historical events on personal lives, and the quest for reconciliation.
- Q: Where does the story of 'The Stationery Shop' take place? A: The story is set primarily in Tehran, Iran, during the politically tumultuous period of 1953.
- Q: What is the significance of the stationery shop in the story? A: The stationery shop serves as a literary oasis for the protagonist, Roya, and symbolizes the connection between love, memory, and the passage of time.