L'Adultera: Roman

The story follows a well‑to‑do Berlin financier, a man whose reputation rests more on his financial clout than on any social charm. He moves through the city’s high‑society with a ready supply of sharp proverbs and wry observations, treating personal relationships the same way he treats business—pragmatically and with a hint of disdain. His self‑image is that of a man perched just above the ordinary, confident enough to reject any need for self‑improvement.

Behind his polished exterior lies a tangled domestic life: a marriage that provides both comfort and friction, and a circle of acquaintances who constantly test his patience for pretension. As he navigates family expectations, lingering rumors, and his own stubborn humor, the narrative paints a vivid portrait of Berlin at the turn of the century—where wealth, wit, and the ever‑present possibility of betrayal coexist in equal measure. The first act sets the stage for a subtle, character‑driven comedy of manners that invites listeners to watch his world wobble under the weight of its own contradictions.