The Lion Women of Tehran

Set against the backdrop of a changing Iran, this sweeping novel follows Ellie, a young girl whose life is transformed after the death of her father forces her and her mother from privilege into hardship.

Everything changes when Ellie meets Homa, a fearless and compassionate friend who brings joy, purpose, and adventure into her life. Together, they dream of becoming “lion women” and building meaningful futures of their own.

As circumstances pull the girls onto different paths, their friendship is tested by class divides, personal ambition, and the growing political unrest shaping their country. When their lives intersect again years later, a devastating betrayal sets in motion consequences that will echo for decades.