Pakolaiskuningas : Romaani Ranskan vallankumouksesta

In the turbulent days of 1789, a young Mirabeau finds himself returning to the quiet riverside town of Argenteuil, haunted by his father's recent death and the echo of the Bastille’s fall. The narrative opens with a cramped carriage ride, a mischievous word‑play about “the king of the Poles,” and a lingering sense that the past is pulling him forward faster than he can escape it. As Mirabeau and the eccentric doctor Gilbert converse, they glimpse a world where personal memory and national upheaval collide, setting the stage for a story that blends political intrigue with intimate family echoes.

A sudden encounter at a wrought‑iron gate introduces a snarling dog, a mysterious stranger, and an uneasy exchange that hints at secret alliances and hidden motives. The tension of the moment—mirrored in the animal’s fierce warning—suggests that Mirabeau’s journey will be far from a simple pilgrimage. Listeners are drawn into a vivid portrait of pre‑revolutionary France, where every footstep toward the Marais estate may awaken forces both familiar and unexpected.