Septembers of Shiraz is a novel by Dalia Sofer that tells the story of a Jewish family living in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. The main characters are Isaac Amin, a successful jeweler, his wife Farnaz, and their daughter Shirin. The family's comfortable life is shattered when Isaac is arrested by the Revolutionary Guard and accused of being a Zionist spy.
The novel explores themes of identity, loss, and resilience as the family struggles to cope with Isaac's imprisonment and the changing political climate in Iran. Farnaz must navigate the dangers of living in a country where being Jewish is increasingly dangerous, while Shirin grapples with her own sense of self and belonging.
Septembers of Shiraz is a powerful and poignant story that sheds light on a little-known aspect of Iranian history and the impact of revolution on ordinary people. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.