De reis om de wereld in tachtig dagen

Phileas Fogg is a man of exacting habits and quiet confidence, a member of London’s Reform Club whose wealth and origins remain a puzzle to his peers. He lives a regimented life, spending his days reading and playing the silent game of whist, while his faithful French valet, Passepartout, manages the house with meticulous efficiency. Though scarcely seen beyond the club’s doors, his reputation for reliability and generosity silently spreads through the city.

One rainy evening, the topic of his unblemished record sparks a daring wager: can a gentleman truly circumnavigate the globe in exactly eighty days? With a modest stake and a pocket‑watch ticking toward the deadline, Fogg sets off, accompanied by the ever‑resourceful Passepartout. Their journey promises rapid steamship crossings, relentless railway runs, and encounters with strangers across continents, each step testing the limits of punctuality, courage, and the strange bond between master and servant.