Partie carrée

A misty November dawn paints the seaside village of Folkstone in shades of grey, and the Lion Red inn stands proudly on the hill, its brass lion glinting in the salty air. Geordie, the stout and confident innkeeper, runs the only hotel in town and spends his mornings tallying the month’s earnings, dreaming of buying a stubborn parcel of land that would complete his modest empire. His routine is interrupted when a gaunt, outspoken stranger steps onto the threshold, demanding entry with a brusque tap on Geordie’s belly.

What begins as a sharp exchange quickly reveals the newcomer’s restless nature and hints at hidden motives that could disturb the quiet rhythm of the inn. As Geordie weighs his hospitality against his pride, listeners are drawn into a world where simple ambition meets unexpected intrusion, setting the stage for a tale of character, conflict, and the subtle currents that flow beneath a seemingly tranquil coastal life.