
A sleek, modern tale unfolds in a glittering European city where wealth and technology collide with old‑world intrigue. The story follows Dorsenne, a weary but diligent caretaker who finds himself tangled in a web of anonymous letters, jealous lovers, and hidden agendas. As he tends to his troubled friend Gorka, he discovers that every polite conversation may conceal a calculated plot, forcing him to question who can truly be trusted.
The narrative drifts between high‑society salons and the restless streets of Florence, painting a vivid portrait of characters whose motives shift like reflections on polished glass. Dorsenne’s internal struggle—balancing conscience against the seductive pull of secrecy—drives the tension, while a cascade of cultural references and dark humor adds depth. Listeners are invited into a world where appearances mask danger, and every choice could tip the balance between order and chaos.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (202K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1852–1935
A major French novelist and critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, his fiction explored psychology, morality, and the tensions of modern society. He moved from poetry and literary criticism into bestselling novels that helped shape the French psychological novel.
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