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Set in the quiet seaside town of Carantec, the story opens in the bright dining room of a bustling hotel where the Dabrovine family gathers for a summer respite. Mireille, a young widow still raw from the war, moves between caring for her two small children and navigating the expectant eyes of her mother, Madame Dabrovine, who thrives on social gatherings. The gentle autumn light and the salty breeze create a temporary calm that both soothes and sharpens the characters' unspoken worries.

Madame Dabrovine, determined and accustomed to shaping her family's plans, insists on staying for the whole month, despite Mireille's yearning for solitary walks along the shore. Through careful dialogue, the listener senses the strain between Mireille's need for quiet healing and the pressure to maintain appearances in a world eager to move forward. As the family settles into this coastal enclave, the stage is set for quiet tensions that may surface beneath the tranquil surface.

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