
A seasoned seafarer haunted by loss, Captain Paul drifts through the turbulent waters of the late 1700s, his reputation forged in daring exploits yet shadowed by a lingering melancholy. As he navigates treacherous straits and the austere halls of a remote abbey, the reader glimpses the inner conflict between his noble duty and a growing disillusionment with the world around him. Early letters and official records hint at a past marked by both honor and mystery, prompting Paul to search for answers that lie beyond the battlefield.
Through vivid encounters with comrades, rivals, and the unforgiving sea, Paul’s journey becomes a study of resilience and the cost of ambition. His interactions reveal a man of generosity whose heart bears the weight of unspoken regrets, setting the stage for a quest that will test his courage and convictions. The story invites listeners to follow his path, wondering whether the tides of fate will ever grant him the peace he seeks.
Language
fr
Duration
~6 hours (358K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-04-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1870
Best known for The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, this wildly popular French storyteller helped define the adventure novel. His life was dramatic too, shaped by family history that reached from France to Saint-Domingue, now Haiti.
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