The Forty Rules of Love

A Journey of the Heart, a Transformation of the Soul

"Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected transformation. If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven't loved enough..."

Ella Rubinstein has everything that should make life complete—a devoted husband, three teenage children, and a comfortable home. Yet, beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect existence, there is a quiet ache, an emptiness where love once thrived.

When she stumbles upon a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz, Ella is drawn into a world unlike any she has known. The manuscript unveils forty rules of life and love, each a whisper of wisdom that stirs something deep within her. As she delves further, she embarks on a journey that will take her far beyond the pages of the book—one that will challenge everything she thought she knew about faith, passion, and the transformative power of love.

Infused with Sufi mysticism, lyrical storytelling, and timeless wisdom, The Forty Rules of Love is more than a novel; it is a gateway to the depths of the heart and the boundless nature of love itself.

"The past and present fit together beautifully in a passionate defence of passion itself." — The Times

Enlightening, enthralling. An affecting paean to faith and love." — Metro