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Meghan Nuttall Sayres - Anahita's Woven Riddle

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Early 20th Century - Iran

Anahita is part of a nomadic-tribe in early 20th Century Iran. As is custom with her people, her father begins to arrange a marriage for her as she comes of age. Anahita, however, suggests a different approach to choosing a husband. Combining her two great loves, weaving and riddles, Anahita proposes weaving a riddle in to her wedding carpet and marrying the man who solves the puzzle. Sayres novel weaves the stories of a girl becoming a woman, the struggles of a people on the verge of great change, and love of many kinds.

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