Pink Clove: The life of Garafilia Mohalbi

By Penelope Penny Koutourinis

Torn from her island home during the brutal destruction of Psara, young Yarifalia Mihalvey, known as Garafilia Mohalbi in American art and poetry, is thrust into the heart of the Ottoman slave trade. But fate intervenes when Joseph Langdon, an American merchant, glimpses her spirit behind the chains and courageously rescues her, offering not just freedom but a new life as his adopted daughter in Boston.
From the bustling bazaars of Smyrna to the warm embrace of her new family, Yarifalia's journey is one of resilience, identity and the quiet defiance of a girl who refuses to be forgotten. Her faith and willpower make her one of Jesus Christ's youngest disciples, inspiring not only children her age but adults as well.
Though her life is tragically cut short by an illness, her story becomes a beacon of compassion and hope across continents.
Inspired by true events, this sweeping historical novel reimagines the life of a child whose courage captivated a nation and the world, and whose legacy still echoes through art, poetry and memory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHQBZGMC
• ISBN13: 9798290816050
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"