Les diables noirs: drame en quatre actes

In an aging château perched above the sea near Dieppe, the stage opens on a breezy winter morning. Honoré arrives with a battered suitcase, greeted by Sylvie, the housekeeper who tends the fire and struggles with a stubborn window. Their easy banter quickly gives way to hints of lingering grief: the widow who has been absent since her husband’s death, the creaking doors, and the storm‑worn landscape that seem to hold secrets of their own. The atmosphere is both cozy and uneasy, a perfect backdrop for the small community of relatives and acquaintances beginning to gather.

Soon a parade of visitors is announced—an irritable old uncle, nervous cousins, and the mysterious Madame accompanied by the enigmatic “Mademoiselle Sarah.” Whispers about Sarah’s marital status and her connection to the family spark curiosity, while the household prepares for repairs and a doctor’s visit. The early scenes blend humor with a growing sense of intrigue, setting the stage for the tangled relationships and hidden motives that will drive the drama forward.