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Praise for Silenced WhispersA Tense and Absorbing Iranian Drama
"Silenced Whispers is a provocative drama with a heart-wrenching and emotional storyline that is gripping and affecting. Bellisario's excellently crafted tale also provides an illuminating insight into the harsh and oppressive social landscape of early 20th century Iran." -Booklife A Historical Novel Relevant to Our Time "Silenced Whispers is a fascinating read from start to finish. Author Afarin Bellisario's distinctive and narrative-driven storytelling style raises her novel to an impressive level of literary elegance." -Midwest Book Review A Captivating Cross-Cultural Love Affair "A captivating and page-turning tale of a cross-cultural love affair set in Iran at a time of political upheaval and societal change by an author with intimate knowledge of her homeland...Magnificent for its historical, political, and cultural breadth." - Gina Vild, Author of The Two Most Important Days |
