Shukriyya my destiny

Whoever spoke of the Homeland and the Nation, whoever uttered the word “Azerbaijan,” was driven from home, executed, exiled, or forced to flee abroad. These people fought for Azerbaijan and its independence until their last breath.

One night in the ominous year 1937, whose dark shadow fell over many lovers of the Homeland, the door of Ahmad Javad and Shukriyya was also knocked upon. Days of torment began… They were not content with the heavy accusations against Javad alone — his devoted wife, Shukriyya, was also arrested and subjected to pressure. One day, a paper was placed before her: “Sign it, and you will be free,” they said. But she chose the path of loyalty — to her husband and to the honor of the Azerbaijani woman. Torn from her four children, unaware of their fate, she was sent alone into the dreadful ALZHIR camp.

Could the delicate shoulders of a woman bear such a heavy burden? The novel tells the story of Princess Shukriyya — the faithful wife of Ahmad Javad — and her struggle against a merciless era and its sharp claws. Her unwavering love, her dignity, and her unmatched sacrifice in preserving her womanly pride move the reader deeply. The book is also the love epic of Ahmad Javad and Shukriyya.

Once again, writer Ulviya Tahir sheds light on the life of a heroine of ALZHIR, drawing upon true historical events.