Fils d'émigré

In the waning light of June 1792, a grieving noblewoman and her teenage son kneel before a crucifix in the remote Château de Saint‑Baslemont. The countess, Louise de Malincourt, clings to a desperate prayer for the beleaguered monarchy while the weight of recent revolutionary horrors presses upon her heart. Beside her, her son Bernard—still a child in years but already bearing the solemnity of adulthood—offers a tender, protective rebuke whenever his mother’s tears fall.

The opening chapter paints a vivid portrait of a family caught between loyalty to a fallen king and the relentless tide of political upheaval. As rumors of danger swirl around the missing husband and elder brother, the castle’s quiet corridors become a stage for secret fears, whispered hopes, and the fragile bond between mother and son. Listeners are drawn into an intimate, emotionally charged world where personal devotion collides with the storm of history, setting the tone for a story of resilience and sacrifice.