Le Bossu: Aventures de Cape et d'Épée. Volume 4

Set against the glittering yet treacherous world of the French court in the early 1700s, this tale follows a clever, sharp‑tongued hunchback who moves through the corridors of power with a mix of daring and wit. When the regent, Philippe d’Orléans, summons him to the royal chambers, a tense interview unfolds, hinting at secret correspondence and hidden enemies. The dialogue crackles with intrigue, as the bossu deflects questions about his origins while the prince probes his loyalties.

Beyond the palace doors, the story promises a chase across bustling Brussels, Madrid and the shadowy backstreets of Paris, where the hero must outwit rival agents and protect a delicate conspiracy. Along the way, colorful figures—from flamboyant courtiers to streetwise informants—populate the adventure, offering both danger and unexpected alliances. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid tapestry of intrigue, humor, and daring swordplay that captures the spirit of classic swashbuckling romance.