Aventures extraordinaires d'un savant russe; III. Les planètes géantes et les comètes

In this lively 19th‑century adventure, a ragtag crew of engineers, explorers and a temperamental American finds themselves clinging to the wreck of a Martian vessel, tossed by violent seas and bewildering storms. Their survival hinges on quick wit, a treasured chronometer and the uneasy camaraderie that forms amid the chaos. As they struggle to steady their makeshift raft, the narrative blends tense action with a playful curiosity about the mechanics of the cosmos.

Beyond the wreck, the story launches the listeners on a grand tour of the solar system’s most massive worlds. Guided by the brilliant, if eccentric, Russian scientist Gontran, the travelers venture into the swirling clouds of Jupiter, the icy rings of Saturn and the distant, mysterious reaches of Neptune, each encounter illustrated with vivid imagination and early scientific speculation. The tale balances wonder and humor, inviting you to imagine what it felt like to chart uncharted heavens with only a pocket watch and a daring spirit.