Sauver Ispahan Poche

"Sauver Ispahan" is a captivating novel set in the capital of Perse, which is at the height of its splendor and refinement. The story follows Jean-Baptiste Poncet, an apothecary who lives there with his wife Alix and their children. After 20 years since his previous adventures in "L'Abyssin," a mysterious stranger arrives in the city, disrupting Jean-Baptiste's peaceful life and sending him on a thrilling journey through the Caucasus, the steppes of the Urals, and the fearsome Khanates of Central Asia.

As Ispahan is besieged by Afghan enemies, Alix and their daughter Saba play a crucial role in the city's resistance efforts. The novel tells a grand adventure tale, but it also delves into deeper reflections on the power of imagination. "Sauver Ispahan" is essentially the story of a lie that comes to life. Even as they claim to discover or preserve it, the lie never truly belongs to them. As the saying goes, "A lie? Well, there's something divine about that." This explains why Persians hold storytellers and poets in such high esteem.