The Forty Rules of Love

Description

The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak, published by Penguin Books Limited, is a mesmerizing novel that intertwines two parallel narratives — one set in the 13th century and the other in the modern world. It follows Ella Rubinstein, a woman who discovers Sweet Blasphemy, a novel about the poet Rumi and his transformative friendship with the mystic Shams of Tabriz. Through the forty rules taught by Shams, Ella embarks on a journey of spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and unconditional love. Elif Shafak masterfully blends Sufi philosophy, history, and emotion to create a timeless exploration of love’s power to transcend boundaries and change lives.

• Publisher: Penguin Books Limited

• ISBN: 9780241972939