Barbe-bleue

A restless vicomte finds himself drawn into the shadowy world of Bois‑Peillot, a secluded estate that locals regard with a mixture of fear and fascination. The baron Pottemain, a reclusive figure cloaked in perpetual mourning, has become the subject of whispered rumors after the sudden death of his young wife. As the vicomte prepares for a brief visit, he learns of the enigmatic doctor who keeps the manor’s secrets and of a mysterious mausoleum that dominates the park.

The conversation between the vicomte and Madame de Guermanton hints at a tangled past full of concealed motives and unanswered questions. Their exchange paints a vivid picture of a countryside where propriety masks intrigue, and where a single invitation may lead to a long, winding promenade through a forest that guards hidden truths. Listeners are invited to accompany the vicomte on his first steps toward the baron’s enigmatic domain, feeling the pull of curiosity that has long haunted the region.