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The Forty Rules of LoveIn this captivating novel, Elif Shafak intertwines the stories of two women separated by centuries: Ella Rubinstein, a modern-day American housewife, and the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi, alongside his spiritual mentor, Shams of Tabriz. As Ella reads a manuscript about Shams and Rumi's transformative friendship, she embarks on her own journey of self-discovery, challenging her perceptions of love, faith, and destiny. Through their parallel narratives, Shafak explores the universal and timeless wisdom of Sufism, inviting readers to embrace a more expansive understanding of the human heart and its boundless capacity for connection.