Salaperäinen nainen

Percy Fairbank, a middle‑aged English gentleman, finds himself far from the comforts of his French wife’s estate, tangled in a quiet, mist‑laden countryside. While guiding two horses through a lonely lane, one of the animals suddenly goes lame, forcing the couple into an uneasy trek across unfamiliar fields. Their journey is punctuated by chance encounters—a stray dog, an unexpected storm, and the persistent echo of a distant church bell—that hint at the strange, almost cinematic quality of their surroundings.

The narrative unfolds with gentle humor and keen observation, as Percy reflects on his marriage, his quiet wealth, and the subtle clash of English reserve with French romanticism. As the couple navigates the wooded path, a sense of unease grows, and the landscape seems to conceal more than just a broken hoof. Listeners are invited into a world where ordinary travel becomes the doorway to mystery, with the promise of further secrets waiting beyond the next bend.