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The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji

The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji

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The Persians is a multigenerational family saga that follows the lives of five women from the wealthy and once-powerful Valiat family, an Iranian family whose fortunes changed after the Iranian Revolution. Set across Iran and the United States, the novel explores themes of exile, identity, family loyalty, cultural displacement, and generational trauma. The story centers on the women of the family — Elizabeth, the strong matriarch who stayed in Tehran; her daughters Shirin and Seema, who built new lives in America; and the younger generation, Niaz and Bita, who struggle with questions of belonging and freedom. When a scandal during a family vacation in Aspen threatens the family’s reputation, long-hidden tensions and secrets begin to surface. Combining humor, emotional depth, and sharp social observation, the novel examines how migration, memory, and inherited family myths shape people’s lives across generations. 

About the Author

Sanam Mahloudji is an Iranian-American author known for her literary fiction exploring identity, migration, family history, and the Iranian diaspora experience. Born in Tehran and raised in the United States after her family left Iran following the revolution, she draws heavily on cultural memory and intergenerational storytelling in her work. Before becoming a writer, Mahloudji worked as a lawyer and later gained recognition for her short fiction published in literary magazines such as McSweeney’s and The Kenyon Review. The Persians is her debut novel and received significant critical attention, including recognition for the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist. Critics have praised her writing for its humor, emotional richness, and vivid portrayal of Iranian family life across continents. 

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