"This book is a sweeping historical story that brings to life the legendary bond between Jalal ad-Din Rumi and Shams-i Tabrizi. Evren Sharma invites readers into 13th-century Konya, where poetry, mysticism, and forbidden love collide in a world of devotion and desire. Told in five parts, the story traces Rumis transformation from revered scholar to spiritual poet, while illuminating the hidden struggles of the women around him - wives, daughters, and companions whose voices have long been silenced. Through their eyes, readers witness loves power to heal and destroy, faiths ability to inspire and imprison, and longings capacity to shape destinies. With lyrical prose and unforgettable imagery (whirling dervishes, oceans meeting deserts, candles burning in the dark), Sharma weaves a tale of passion, betrayal, and transcendence. Rumi-Captives of the Light is both a timeless love story and a meditation on the human spirit, perfect for readers drawn to historical account, spiritual journeys, and the enduring poetry of Rumi"-- Provided by publisher.