The Persians

Meet Elizabeth, The Regal Matriarch With Her Famously Large Nose, Who Bravely Chose To Stay In Tehran During The Revolution. Living With Her Is Niaz, Her Young Granddaughter Who Is Not Afraid To Break Islamic Laws. Meanwhile, Across The Ocean, Elizabeth’S Two Daughters Are Forging Their Own Paths. Shirin, A High-Flying Event Planner In Houston, Believes She Is The Promise Of The Valiat Family's Future. In Contrast, Seema, A Dreamy Idealist, Finds Herself Unfulfilled As A Bored Housewife In Los Angeles. And Then There's Bita, The Rebellious Law Student In New York, Seeking Deeper Meaning In Life By Giving Away Her Possessions.

The Plot Thickens When An Annual Vacation In Aspen Goes Spectacularly Wrong, Leading To Shirin's Arrest And Bita Coming To Her Rescue. This Incident Shatters The Family's Polished Facade And Ignites A Wildfire Of Gossip. Suddenly, Shirin Is On A Grand Quest To Restore Their Family’S Reputation And Stature, Grappling With What That Truly Means In A World Where The Valiats Have Become Almost Invisible.

Spanning From The Vibrant Streets Of 1940S Iran To The Splintered Realities Of The 2000S, The Persians Captures A Unique Family In Crisis. It Brilliantly Explores Timeless Themes Of Love, Money, Art, And The Pursuit Of Fulfillment, Presenting A Rich Tapestry Of Their Past, Present, And Potential Futures. Join The Conversation And Dive Into This Most Anticipated Novel Of 2025, Celebrated By Critics And Readers Alike.