My Memoirs, Vol. IV, 1830 to 1831

A vivid slice of Parisian life in the early 1830s unfolds through the eyes of a seasoned veteran turned chronicler. He invites listeners into the bustling home of Mademoiselle Georges, a fashionable hostess whose salon teems with actors, writers and a parade of colorful personalities. The memoir captures the rhythm of rehearsals, the clatter of lively debates, and the intimate details of everyday drama.

Among the residents, the witty Harel dominates the second floor, while his nephew Tom—always cast as a ten‑year‑old onstage—grumbles at the theater’s demands. His brother Popol, a clever, mischievous child with a penchant for extravagant sweets, runs a secret credit account at a local café and even fashions impromptu prayers during a cholera scare. Their escapades, narrated with sharp humor and affectionate observation, reveal both the charm and the fragility of the era’s social circles.

The tone balances light‑hearted anecdotes with moments of genuine pathos, offering a compelling portrait of a world where art, ambition, and the specter of illness intersect. Listeners will feel as though they’re wandering the very rooms where these unforgettable characters lived and performed.