Le morne au diable

Set against the turbulent seas of the late‑17th century, the tale follows the three‑masted Licorne as it sails from La Rochelle toward the volatile colony of Martinique. A handful of passengers board the vessel, the most striking of them a wiry, quick‑witted priest named Father Griffon. Though ordained, he is as comfortable sketching fortifications and planting gardens as he is delivering sermons in a booming voice that cuts through the clamor of cannon fire.

In the Caribbean, Griffon becomes a linchpin for a community constantly besieged by English, Spanish and native raids. His blend of scholarly knowledge, military savvy and culinary flair earns him both reverence and ribbing among the locals, especially when he exchanges sharp jokes about women for hearty tales of sea‑smoked turtle and spiced fruit. As the colony braces for yet another assault, the priest’s unconventional talents turn the fragile parish into a surprisingly resilient stronghold.