The true story found in these pages highlights the amazing perseverance of a beautiful young woman. She willingly suffered ongoing persecution even though it cost her so much: her youth, health, higher educational opportunities, and a chance at a family and successful career. The account of her struggle is so compelling that readers will find it hard to stop reading until the very end. Ultimately, the fact that the story of this young woman, Aster, is not yet resolved will capture the reader’s attention and persistent curiosity of what comes next.