The Blood of Flowers crime through time urging her to give the

urging her to give the children--and him--a chance

" she whispered

The survivor

With a new introduction and revised text

The Blood of Flowers crime through time urging her to give theA sensuous and richly imagined historical novel that centers on a skilled young carpet weaver, her arranged marriage, and her quest for self determination in 17th century Persia. In 17th century Iran, a 14 year old woman believes she will be married within the year. But when her beloved father dies, she and her mother find themselves alone and without a dowry. With nowhere else to go, they are forced to sell the brilliant turquoise rug the young woman