When Ilse first met tall, dark, and handsome Reza she was swept off her feet by the young man's charming ways. She was intrigued to learn that his rich, influential father owned an entire village in Iran. After a few years of courtship she followed him to his country where they got married. At first, living in a family mansion seemed like a dream come true. But as time went by and she learned more about Persian culture - especially how few rights women were allowed - she became alarmed. The suspense in When Love Songs Lie will keep the readers on the edge of their seat as Ilse attempts to rebuild her fairytale life with Prince Charming, while trying to break free from abuse and utter domination. This book tells Ilse's story as a wife and mother living in Iran.