Alley of Scented Roses - by Abbas Mehran (Paperback)

About the Book

Mitra Johnson is grappling with her broken marriage and unfulfilled dream of writing a significant novel. As she reconnects with her Iranian-Australian family and friends, she faces new predicaments and complexities.

Book Synopsis

"Alley of Scented Roses", a women's fiction, is a rich tapestry of the tales of Iranian women living in Melbourne. With the charming backdrop of Australian flowers and the delightful scent of Persian rose attar, this novel captures humour, warmth, and the essence of humanity.

Mitra Johnson, a writer, lived in New York for six years, away from her controlling mother. She reluctantly returns to her mother in Melbourne to attend a childhood friend's wedding, trying to keep her strained marriage and writer's block secret.

She faces new predicaments and complexities as she reconnects with her family and friends.

Will Mitra find the courage to overcome her creative and emotional struggles? Can the bonds of friendship and community help her forge a path forward?

This heartfelt novel takes readers on a journey through love, relationships, and self-discovery.

Review Quotes

Abbas Mehran's writing style is vivid and detailed, evoking the smells and sounds of Persian culture... Alley of Scented Roses is an incredible work of literature that depicts the strength and endurance of women, the potency of storytelling, and the beauty of Persian culture." Readers' Favorite.

"The author pays tribute to Marsha's (Marsha Mehran) writing and achievements with a tale of love, friendship, family, and reconciliation, woven with rich themes of Persian culture, history, art, and poetry." Readers' Favorite.

"Alley of Scented Roses was a pleasure to read and I highly recommend it. I got so engrossed in the character's lives and stories I did not want the book to end..." Library Thing