"Veil of Roses" is a novel by Laura Fitzgerald, first published in 2007. The novel follows the story of Tamila Soroush, a young Iranian woman who dreams of a life beyond the limitations placed on her by her culture and country.
Tamila decides to apply for a visa to America, hoping to find a better life for herself. With the help of her supportive cousin, she is able to secure a 30-day tourist visa to the United States. During her stay in America, she meets a young man named Ike, and the two begin to fall in love. However, Tamila is conflicted between her desire to pursue a life with Ike and her sense of duty to return to Iran and fulfill her family's expectations.
As the days tick down on her visa, Tamila must make a difficult decision about her future. Will she stay in America and pursue her dreams, or return to Iran and conform to the expectations of her family and culture?
Through Tamila's story, Fitzgerald explores the tension between tradition and modernity, and the challenges faced by those who seek to forge their own path in life. "Veil of Roses" is a poignant and heartfelt novel about the search for identity and belonging, and the struggle to reconcile cultural expectations with personal desires.
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