Set in the regions of the nineteenth century Silk Road, the story continues with the wedding of the twins, Laila and Leily. As in the previous volumes, the artwork is beautifully detailed. The preparations for the wedding feast are shown in great detail as are the twins' wedding clothes. The twins are still independent and outspoken which adds humor to the tale. They are horrified to learn they must spend the wedding feast seated silently, under cover, away from the guests reveling at the celebration. Only when leaving their home for the reception with their husbands' family do they realize the seriousness of marriage. The ending chapters return to Amir (the original bride of the title) and her child-husband Karluk. There is much mention of the impending arrival of Russians warriors to the area leaving that story for the next volume.
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