Dorna

Set in the 1940s during the Soviet occupation of Iranian Azerbaijan, the story follows Dorna, a beautiful and talented young woman trapped in an abusive marriage while yearning for her true love, a gifted painter and violinist. Through her narrative, she reveals the struggles of Iranian women against patriarchal constraints, reflecting on her father's activism and her family's tumultuous dynamics. Dorna's journey is rich with Persian culture and history, drawing readers into her emotional dilemmas and the complexities of her life amidst societal challenges.