Le comte de Moret

In the bustling heart of 1628 Paris, travelers seeking comfort and intrigue find their way to the newly‑renovated inn known as the Barbe Peinte. Under the flamboyant stewardship of maître Blaise‑Guillaume Soleil, the establishment dazzles with its ornate façade, golden crescents, and a mysterious rebus that promises “logement à pied et à cheval.” The inn quickly becomes a magnet for nobles, merchants, and curious foreigners, its fortunes swelling far beyond the expectations of the old‑city gossip.

Behind the lively reception, whispers swirl about Soleil’s striking sister, Marthe‑Pélagie, a young woman of striking presence linked to powerful court figures. Some claim her patronage and secret financing have turned the Barbe Peinte into a covert meeting place for political and romantic schemes. As the city’s streets hum with rumors, listeners are invited to step inside the inn’s lower chamber and discover the first clues of a tale where ambition, romance, and hidden agendas begin to intertwine.