The Peacock and the Whispering Cup

In this luminous sequel to The Widow and the Whispering Cup, Amna Waseem returns to the enchanted world of prophecy, longing, and transformation — where love is tested by trials, and destiny glows from within a sacred vessel. Mehrunissa, once cursed to dance beneath moonlight with no memory of love, now faces three mystical trials that will determine her fate. Guided by the Whispering Cup — a glowing relic that remembers, reveals, and chooses — she must confront her deepest fears, cross the river of doubt, and resist the flame of desire. Alone in the snowy forest, she unravels the threads of her past and reclaims her power. But destiny does not wait in silence. Jamal, transformed into a merchant of the north, returns with a caravan of silks and spices — and a heart still tethered to Mehrunissa. As the Cup whispers that the time for union has come, the Valley of Lights opens its gates, revealing a realm where curses dissolve and love is crowned beneath a silver tree. Together with Shabano, the wise guardian of memory, they enter the Valley not as wanderers, but as chosen ones — ready to begin a new life where joy, healing, and wonder are no longer distant dreams. The Peacock and the Whispering Cup is a tale of sacred trials, radiant reunion, and the quiet triumph of love. Rich with cultural symbolism, poetic imagery, and the warmth of ancestral wisdom, it invites readers to believe in beauty, even after sorrow.