Thirteenth century konya is home to jalaleddin Muhammad balkhi , the world renowned Persian poet , jurist , theologian and sufi mystic and his stepdaughter, kimya . this is nit only a tale that seeks to uncover the fundamental nature of lov and pain through the transformation of a man whose poetry and philosophy became eternal, but it also dwells upon the downfall and deterioration of the prospects of a notable and affluent family through a second marriage , marriage of beauty and class, to a man who lived simply and who the world has come to know as Rumi. Rumi was and is revered by his disciples even to this day, but what did go on when his holiness, the beloved cleric, journeyed to become what the name Rumi, the ground – breaking mystic, signifies today ?

SaeedehQods, author and philanthropist, says that she grew up listening to her mother recite Rumi’s poetry at bedtime. Later, she went on to carry out extensive research about Rumi in Iran and the neighbouring countries to satisfy her curiosity about the man. Her investigation reveals the unbelievable tale of how Rumi lived and what life was like for those closest to him; we are treated to a vivid account of a man whose words mystified and mesmerised believers the world over. This novel helps us to understand how reputations can be built.