Black Empress

BLACK EMPRESS is a historical memoir of living in Iran and visiting India and Nepal in 1974. At the age of 29, Bobbi Wolverton became a secretary at the Iran Safaris Company. Working in a foreign country was challenging and rewarding. Saving a throw-away puppy contributed to those challenges, ones that were both threatening and frightening. From the moment of her arrival in Iran, she bonded with the runt puppy that was destined to be killed as the dog held no value to the fishing and hunting company. To save the puppy, Wolverton defied her host and employer, as well as the Muslim culture. she survived dreadful incidents and yet witnessed caring individuals who helped her save the puppy, the Black Empress. *Frightening River Crossings, *A Terrifying Interrogation, *And an Attempted Rape. In this inspiring memoir, Wolverton tells the story of rescuing her beloved dog from Iran. Her bond with the puppy brought untold happiness and important meaning throughout her life.