Harem

A seductive and intriguing journey from the humble Persian Jewish quarter to the fascinating world of shahs, soothsayers, eunuchs, and sultanas, Harem follows three generations of strong-willed and cunning women: Rebekah -- a poor girl married to the abusive blacksmith, Jacob the fatherless -- who emerges from her disastrous match with a mysterious brand between her breasts; Gold Dust, Rebekah's treasured daughter, who enters the opulent and perilous world of the harem and captivates the shah with her singing bones; and Gold Dust's daughter, the revered and feared albino princess Raven, who will one day rule the empire.
Rich in visual imagery, Harem vividly depicts the exotic bazaars and dangerous alleys of the city and palace chambers brimming with conspiracy and betrayal -- as well as love and redemption. A skillfully crafted, intricately textured novel, Harem represents the beginning of a remarkable literary career.

Author: Dora Levy Mossanen
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 08/06/2002
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.32h x 5.02w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9780743230216

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2002 pg. 833
Booklist 06/01/2002 pg. 1687
Publishers Weekly 07/01/2002 pg. 54
Library Journal 07/01/2002 pg. 122
Publishers Weekly 07/08/2002
Library Journal 07/15/2002

About the Author
Dora Levy Mossanen was born in Israel and moved to Iran when she was nine. At the onset of the Islamic revolution, she and her family fled to the United States. The recipient of the San Diego State University Editor's Choice award and the author of Harem, a widely acclaimed novel translated into numerous languages, Dora Levy Mossanen lives in Beverly Hills, California. She can be reached at DoraLevyMossanen.com