Calvinin aikoina

A mist‑laden August morning drapes over old Geneva, where a restless crowd gathers before the towering gates of the St. Clair convent. Voices clash—politicians, street‑wise youths, and weary refugees—each demanding a different future for the city’s crumbling institutions. When the massive doors finally groan open, a gaunt, cane‑leaning stranger steps forward, his sharp eyes hinting at secrets that could reshape the lives of the nuns and the townsfolk alike.

Amid the turmoil, the narrative weaves together the intertwined fates of several vivid characters: a determined young woman seeking refuge, a charismatic exile from France, and the enigmatic Norbert de Caulaincourt, whose loyalties remain uncertain. Their stories unfold against the backdrop of a society on the brink of change, where religious sanctuaries are repurposed and alliances shift like the clouds above. Listeners will be drawn into the early tensions of this richly painted historical tapestry, eager to discover how each figure will navigate the looming uncertainties.