The Persian Wife

Rita never imagined that the prince of her dreams would be an Iranian man. Yet as soon as they meet, she knows that the attractive Ali is the real one. She's knocked off her feet by a smart, cheeky, handsome guy studying to be an electrical engineer. Ali soon convinces Rita that they belong to each other. However, Rita has to face the disapproval of her family and friends as no one supports her developing relationship with Ali. She stands for her love, and when Ali gets a job in Iran after graduating from university, Rita says yes to his proposal. Leaving her work and friends behind, she follows her new husband to Tehran. Contrary to Rita's expectations, their life abroad does not start smoothly. She seeks her place in a new, completely different culture while her husband slowly changes, revealing his true face. Ali shows a new side, previously unknown to Rita, and she feels in her own skin that her friends may have been right when they warned her about the Iranian guy. Everyday conflicts and her husband's manifestations test their marriage, but Rita fights for it. She believes that Ali is a gentle man with deep feelings, and that, despite their problems, they can be happy again. Can their love endure anything? The novel was inspired by real events and raises question such as, what should we tolerate from our spouse, and when is enough, enough?