Ritari d'Harmental: Historiallinen romaani holhoushallituksen ajoilta

A crisp March morning in 1718 finds the bustling banks of the Pont‑Neuf alive with the clatter of hooves and the murmur of Parisian life. A dashing young noble, fresh from the countryside on a sleek Spanish charger, encounters the flamboyant Captain Roquefinette, whose half‑civilian, half‑military attire and bright scarlet‑tinged epaulet catch every eye. Their witty exchange quickly reveals a shared circle of aristocratic acquaintances and a taste for daring exploits.

When the young noble, René de Valef, mentions a pending duel over a bitter dispute involving his friend Chevalier Raoul d’Harmental, the captain steps forward, offering his sword and counsel. The stakes are high—honor, reputation, and a looming journey to Spain—all balanced against the ticking clock of a scheduled morning confrontation near the Maillot‑gate. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid tableau of early‑18th‑century intrigue, where gallant bravado meets the razor‑sharp edge of dueling etiquette.