'The thing I love about Judith Cranswick's books is that you are transported to another word. The writing is so vivid, you can see the magnificent sights - the rich colours of the mosques, the sparkle of the palaces - hear the throng of the busy marketplaces and smell the perfumes of the lush Persian gardens.
'Well researched. I never realised that Iran had such a rich history and the stories associated with the last Shah's family were fascinating.'
'Another unputdownable gem in a great series.