Everything was stable in the ancient Muslim hinterland until the shah's son decided to invite a professional translator here to teach English. Said was ready for anything, but he didn't expect it to be..... a woman. And not just a woman, but also an atheist. He disliked her from the very beginning: She was assertive and independent, not like his wives. But Said couldn't help but follow her. Some unknown force pulled him: now to annoy her, then to scold her for her appearance. Is it hatred?