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From the acclaimed author of the Booker-shortlisted '10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World' comes an international bestseller that has earned its place among the BBC's '100 Novels that Shaped the World'. This captivating tale explores the transformative power of love and friendship, positing that true connection leaves an indelible mark on one's soul.
Meet Ella Rubinstein, a woman who seemingly has it all: a husband, three teenage children, and a comfortable home. Yet, beneath the veneer of contentment lies a void once filled by love. When Ella stumbles upon a manuscript chronicling the lives of the 13th-century Sufi poet Rumi and Shams of Tabriz, along with their forty rules of love, her world is irrevocably altered.
Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Ella embarks on a quest to uncover the enigmatic author behind this transformative work. Her journey, steeped in Sufi mysticism and lyrical verse, transports both Ella and the reader into an enchanting realm where faith and love intertwine in heart-rending harmony.
Hailed as "enlightening" and "enthralling" by Metro, "colourfully woven and beguilingly intelligent" by the Daily Telegraph, and praised by The Times for its "beautiful" melding of past and present, 'The Forty Rules of Love' stands as a passionate defence of love itself. Prepare to be swept away by Elif Shafak's masterful storytelling and profound exploration of the human heart.
Book ISBN: | 9780241972939 |
Book Author: | Elif Shafak |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 197 x 24 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2015-02-04 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages |
Book Weight: | 258g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’