The Tremendous Event

In the summer of 1922 a baffling catastrophe erupts in the waters between England and France. A massive waterspout lifts a steamer upright, then vanishes, and within days a crowded trans‑Atlantic liner disappears beneath the waves. The disaster sends shockwaves through the two great Western nations, inspiring a flood of reports, scientific studies and literary accounts as the world tries to understand the strange phenomenon that has upended ordinary life on the coast.

At the heart of this turmoil is Simon Dubosc, a young Frenchman whose curiosity and daring thrust him into the unfolding drama. While sharing a late‑night drink with his English friend Rolleston, Simon uncovers telegrams describing the uncanny events and urges his companion to stay away from the treacherous sea. Yet his own fascination with the mystery grows, setting the stage for a personal quest that will place him at the very center of the unfolding story, where courage and insight may prove as vital as any scientific explanation.