The third book in this graphic novel series focuses on Mr. Smith who had visited Amir, the bride of the title, and her young husband in their family's village in book 2. Mr. Smith, an Englishman researching the Silk Road, has traveled to a nearby village to meet up with a guide to lead him to Ankara, Turkey. While at the town market his donkey and possessions are stolen along with the horse belonging to a young widow. After they are recovered the widow takes Smith back to her home where she lives with her mother-in-law. The mother-in-law is determined to get her daughter-in-law married and taken care of and tries to convince Smith to marry her to prevent her marriage to the son of a powerful man who is intimidating them. Smith ends up arrested and in danger of execution when he is rescued by unexpected saviors. The story combined with the exceptional artwork make this a better than most manga.
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