The Lion Women of Tehran Lunch and Conversation with Marjan Kamali

The Woman’s Club of Wisconsin and Boswell Book Company are delighted to host the exclusive Milwaukee appearance of the acclaimed author Marjan Karmali. This event will take place at The Woman’s Club of Wisconsin, 813 E Kilbourn Ave, and is open to the public.

From bestselling author Marjan Kamali comes The Lion Women of Tehran - a powerful new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Iran’s fight for women’s rights.

In 1950s Tehran, Ellie and Homa form an unlikely bond - one from privilege, the other from hardship. As political unrest brews, their childhood friendship is tested by distance, ambition, and a life-altering betrayal that will echo for decades. Sweeping and heartfelt, this unforgettable story explores how the people we meet when we’re young shape us forever. “Reminiscent of The Kite Runner and My Brilliant Friend” (BookPage).

Marjan Kamali is the award-winning author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea. Born in Turkey to Iranian parents, she has lived across five countries and holds degrees from UC Berkeley, Columbia, and NYU. In 2022, she received the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award.

Don’t miss the chance to hear Marjan Kamali discuss her latest novel, the real-life inspirations behind it, and the enduring power of friendship and resilience.

Tickets cost $55 and include admission, a signed paperback cost of The Lion Women of Tehran, and a beef and lamb kebab accompanied by a Shirazi Persian salad, Iranian rice and flatbread, followed by a trio of sorbet with a cookie.

Reception starts at 11:15 am, followed by lunch at 12 PM and the book talk at 12:30 PM. Personalized inscriptions are available. Admission includes valet parking. (Self-parking available in the Club lot at the corner of Wells and Cass Streets).

Event Reservation deadline is July 29. No day of event walk-ins or refunds possible.

WCW Club members may call 414-276-5170 to make reservations using club accounts.

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Ticketing Price & Inclusions –

$55 (nonmember) + Eventbrite fees $6.21 + 5.63 sales tax

Inclusions – signed book, luncheon and valet parking

Menu

Ground Beef and Lamb Kebab

Traditional Shirazi Persian Salad

Cucumber and Tomatoes with Herbs

Iranian Rice

Flatbread and Butter

Trio of Sorbet with a Cookie

Coffee and Tea Service