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Dora Levy Mossanen

Dora Levy Mossanen
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Dora Levy Mossanen

Dora Levy Mossanen was born in Israel and moved to Iran when she was nine. At the onset of the Islamic revolution, she and her family fled to the United States. The recipient of the San Diego State University Editor's Choice award and the author of Harem, a widely acclaimed novel translated into numerous languages, Dora Levy Mossanen lives in Beverly Hills, California. She can be reached at DoraLevyMossanen.com.

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Excerpt 1 from Harem
Jul 31, 2012
Harem will be released on December 01, 2009 in
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Harem is now available in
Dec 01, 2009
Courtesan will be released on November 24, 2009 in eBook
Nov 24, 2009
Courtesan is now available in eBook
Nov 24, 2009
Courtesan will be released on July 05, 2005 in
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Courtesan is now available in
Jul 05, 2005
Courtesan will be released on June 28, 2005 in Trade Paperback
Jun 28, 2005
Courtesan is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 28, 2005
Harem will be released on August 06, 2002 in
Aug 06, 2002
Harem is now available in
Aug 06, 2002
Harem will be released on July 30, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Jul 30, 2002
Harem is now available in Trade Paperback
Jul 30, 2002
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Harem
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Courtesan
Prior to Dec 19, 2008

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Dora Levy Mossanen: The Comfort of Lies
Huffington Post, April 12, 2013
...The ups and downs of everyday life, the many dramatic struggles woven into the fabric of life, provide writers -- this group of shameless voyeurs and hoarders of stories -- with invaluable ideas for our novels. In The Comfort of Lies (Atria Books, 323...
Dora Levy Mossanen: The Lure: Some Things Are Better Left Hidden
Huffington Post, October 4, 2012
...eye and said: "Some things are better left hidden." In that she was certainly right. *Article by Dora Levy Mossanen originally published in Zan Magazine Sep/Oct 2012 issue...
Dora Levy Mossanen: Magical Lake Tahoe Inspires The Last Romanov
Huffington Post, August 15, 2012
...Nevada Mountains at an altitude of 6,225 feet, is a place where magic happens every day. Follow Dora Levy Mossanen on Twitter: www.twitter.com/dorlev...
Book review: The Last Romanov
Examiner.com, July 21, 2012
...THE LAST ROMANOV, by Dora Levy Mossanen Dora Levy MossanenDora Levy Mossanen is the story based on the life and times of the Russian monarchs, the Romanov’s, with a specific focus on Alexei's...
10 questions with historical fiction author: Dora Levy Mossanen
Examiner.com, June 6, 2012
...Pittsburgh Historical Fiction Examiner + Subscribe Dora Levy Mossanen, author of "The Last Romanov", "Courtesan", and "Harem" answers 10 questions about her favorite time period in history, her favorite figures from history, and the age old question...
?Columbus? thriller uncovers explorer?s secret Jewish life
Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, May 30, 2012
...… Well! It would be unfair to rob the reader of the pleasure of discovering the remarkable ending. Dora Levy Mossanen, author of “The Last Romanov” and other historical novels, is a contributor of book reviews to The Jewish Journal...
Jewish Women?s Theatre presents ?Saffron and Rosewater?
Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, November 19, 2012
...and Rosewater” features dramatic readings from the beautiful writings of Gina Nahai, Angella Nazarian (pictured second), Farideh Goldin, Dora Levy Mossanen (pictured first) and Esther Amini, many of whom will be in attendance for a talkback session....
Author: Dora Levy Mossanen - JAAMM
Intermountain Jewish News, October 25, 2012
...Tickets, (303) 316-6360 Dora Levy Mossanen reads from her newest novel of historical fiction, The Last Romanov, which explores the enduring mystery of the Tsarist court. Tickets $22, with lunch. For all JAAMM Festival...
The last Romanov by Dora Levy Mossanen
Voice of Russia, October 15, 2012
...Hello and welcome to Russian BookWorld! Almost a century has passed since the last Russian Tsar, Nicolas II and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks in the basement of a private merchants house in the town of Yekaterinburg. Since the Imperial...
Dora Levy Mossanen: The Lure: Some Things Are Better Left Hidden
Huffington Post, October 4, 2012
...eye and said: "Some things are better left hidden." In that she was certainly right. *Article by Dora Levy Mossanen originally published in Zan Magazine Sep/Oct 2012 issue...
Fowler Museum to present major exhibition on history of Iranian Jews
Payvand Iran News, September 6, 2012
...women. "Saffron and Rosewater" features dramatic readings from the insightful writings of Gina Nahai, Angella Nazarian, Farideh Goldin, Dora Levy Mossanen and Esther Amini, many of whom will be in attendance for a talk-back session. The program concludes...
Dora Levy Mossanen: Magical Lake Tahoe Inspires The Last Romanov
Huffington Post, August 15, 2012
...Nevada Mountains at an altitude of 6,225 feet, is a place where magic happens every day. Follow Dora Levy Mossanen on Twitter: www.twitter.com/dorlev...
10 questions with historical fiction author: Dora Levy Mossanen
Examiner.com, June 6, 2012
...Pittsburgh Historical Fiction Examiner + Subscribe Dora Levy Mossanen, author of "The Last Romanov", "Courtesan", and "Harem" answers 10 questions about her favorite time period in history, her favorite figures from history, and the age old question...