--- product_id: 638715268 title: "The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick" price: "7638CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/638715268-the-lion-women-of-tehran-the-life-affirming-bbc-radio store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick **Price:** 7638CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick - **How much does it cost?** 7638CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/638715268-the-lion-women-of-tehran-the-life-affirming-bbc-radio) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 'As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful' Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve 'Heartbreaking and life affirming' Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters 'Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love – this novel has everything' Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again, Yes From the author of The Stationery Shop of Tehran, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams of a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind, passionate girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions for becoming 'lion women.' But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences. Review: Soo sooo moving! - So true of the times we live in! What a daring, beautiful book it is🤍 Definitely recommend it to everyone Review: Highly Recommend - One of the most beautifully written books ever. The book captures strength, sisterhood and resilience in a moving way. The characters are unforgettable and emotions are raw and genuine. It celebrates courage and womanhood in a way that’s both heartbreaking and inspiring. Highly recommend! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,557 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #27 in Historical Fiction (Books) #106 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 45,770 Reviews | ## Images ![The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XaNaCvZQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soo sooo moving! *by K***A on 21 August 2026* So true of the times we live in! What a daring, beautiful book it is🤍 Definitely recommend it to everyone ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommend *by N***S on 19 October 2025* One of the most beautifully written books ever. The book captures strength, sisterhood and resilience in a moving way. The characters are unforgettable and emotions are raw and genuine. It celebrates courage and womanhood in a way that’s both heartbreaking and inspiring. Highly recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good one time read *by A***A on 5 July 2026* This book captures the essence of imperfect friendships beautifully. We all have some friendships which fall apart while we get busy living our lives. Some fall apart due to mistakes while some fall apart with no apparent reason. The story of eternal love of a friendship is wholesome and narrates Homa's and Ellie's life perfectly. It emphasizes the fact that all of us live free today because our ancestors struggled through their lives and tried to provide better amenities for the next generation. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Lion Women of Tehran - The Stationery Shop of Tehran - As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/638715268-the-lion-women-of-tehran-the-life-affirming-bbc-radio](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/638715268-the-lion-women-of-tehran-the-life-affirming-bbc-radio) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*