The Siege of Isfahan

Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Persia and Russia, the story follows Jean-Baptiste Poncet, a physician who undertakes a perilous journey to rescue his imprisoned friend, Juremi. Disguised as he navigates the political landscape of Peter the Great's Russia, their reunion leads to their capture by nomads and subsequent enslavement in Afghanistan. Poncet's adventure unfolds as he strives to return to Isfahan, where his family faces danger from an invading Afghan army. Themes of friendship, resilience, and survival are central to this gripping tale.