Rise the Euphrates

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Set against the backdrop of the Armenian genocide in 1915, the story follows Casard, who emigrates to America after witnessing her family's massacre. As her daughter Araxie marries outside their culture, tensions rise, threatening to divide the family further. The narrative is enriched by Seta, Casard's granddaughter, who navigates her identity between Armenian and American cultures. Through her journey, Seta seeks to reconcile her family's painful legacy, ultimately discovering wisdom that empowers the next generation.