“The Forty Rules of Love” is a novel written by Elif Shafak, published in 2009. It is a compelling tale that weaves together two parallel storylines, one set in the 13th century and the other in the present day, exploring themes of love, spirituality, and self-discovery. The novel follows the life of Ella Rubenstein, a middle-aged woman living in Massachusetts, who feels stuck in her monotonous life. She reluctantly takes on a job as a…