""Apples of Istakhar"" is a historical fiction novel written by William Lindsey. The story is set in the 6th century AD and follows the journey of a young Persian prince named Bahram. After his father's assassination, Bahram is forced to flee his homeland and seek refuge in the court of the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople. Along the way, he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Shirin, who is on a quest to find the legendary Apples of Istakhar...