Sadeq Mamquli: The Sheriff of Isfahan or The Sherlock Holmes of Iran

This landmark translation introduces readers to the first modern detective novel written in Persian, originally published in 1925. Seamlessly blending the investigative brilliance of Holmesian mysteries with the rich storytelling traditions of Persian classical literature, the novel is set in the late Qajar era (circa 1860s-1880s) and follows the resourceful sheriff of Isfahan as he navigates the complexities of crime and justice during the Nasiri period. Brought to life by Mahdi Ganjavi, t...