Aventures de Jérôme Bardini : $b roman

Jérôme Bardini is a meticulous tax collector whose life is a symphony of routine—precise mornings, dutiful paperwork, and an ever‑watchful wife who mirrors his habits. One dawn he wakes with a strange resolve, feeling the weight of countless days and the yearning to break free from the endless recitation of his own existence. As he packs his thoughts and a few essential belongings, the ordinary world outside his window becomes a stage for the quiet rebellion he is about to stage.

The narrative follows Bardini’s meticulous preparations for an escape that feels both inevitable and unsettlingly ordinary. His inner monologue reveals a man torn between the comfort of predictable duties and the desire for an unknown future, while the small details of his household and the rhythm of the Seine underline the tension between confinement and freedom. Listeners are invited to share his contemplative journey, feeling each hesitant step toward a life that may never be the same.