El caso extraño del Doctor Jekyll

In the fog‑laden streets of late‑Victorian London, the austere solicitor Mr. Utterson moves through his world with a rigid sense of duty and a hidden, compassionate streak. When his old friend, the respected Dr. Jekyll, asks him to safeguard a puzzling will that names a mysterious Mr. Hyde as beneficiary, Utterson’s curiosity is piqued. The lawyer’s methodical nature drives him to investigate the unsettling rumors swirling around this enigmatic figure.

As whispers of strange behavior and sudden violence spread through the city, Utterson finds himself drawn into a web of secrecy that challenges his belief in rational order. The novel explores the uneasy coexistence of respectable society and its darker impulses, inviting listeners to contemplate the fragile line between civility and savagery. Stevenson’s masterful blend of psychological intrigue and atmospheric tension makes the first act a compelling puzzle that beckons you to listen further.