La forêt, ou l'abbaye de Saint-Clair (tome 3/3) traduit de l'anglais sur la seconde édition

Adeline and Pierre press on through the Alpine wilderness, their weary bodies driven by a mixture of curiosity and longing. As the mountains loom larger, Pierre’s exuberant reminiscences turn the rugged landscape into a tapestry of childhood memories, while Adeline’s awe is tinged with a growing sense of dread at the roaring torrents and sheer cliffs that line their path. The journey culminates in a twilight‑lit village perched at the foot of the peaks, its tranquil lake reflecting the last crimson hues of day and hinting at the peace Pierre hopes to reclaim.

The arrival sparks an emotional reunion: old friends grasp Pierre’s hand, strangers recognize familiar faces, and a sister long thought distant greets them with genuine warmth. Amid the gentle bustle, Adeline witnesses the inevitable passage of time, as once‑young companions now bear the marks of age while their children stride forward. The scene sets the stage for deeper discoveries within the village and the mysterious abbey that looms nearby, inviting listeners to follow the pair into the heart of a land where memory and mystery intertwine.