La petite faunesse : $b roman

A crumbling town perched on the banks of the Lot sways between the weight of its past and the bustle of everyday life. Its ancient walls, scarred by the cannons of Moorish, English and French forces, echo with old women’s songs and the whispered legends of massacres, sieges and the fleeting triumphs of kings. Despite the layers of conflict, the streets hum with a stubborn vitality, where politics, market chatter and the occasional bout of laughter blend into a tapestry of provincial resilience.

At the heart of this world stands Alban Mircasse, the town’s larger‑than‑life jester and poet. With a powdered wig, a lopsided gait and a voice that rattles like a cracked drum, he turns satire into art, delighting nobles and commoners alike while nursing a private sorrow that few suspect. In moments of rare melancholy he whispers confessions to a trusted friend, hinting at hidden vulnerabilities beneath his boisterous façade. These revelations set the stage for a story that balances humor, history and the quiet yearning of a man who has become a legend in his own right.