"Susi": Historiallinen romaani Perttuliyön ajalta

A warm August afternoon unfolds in a grand tower overlooking a blue summer sky, where a young narrator watches his brothers, Marie and Croisette, and the delicate Catherine as they discuss her forthcoming marriage to the enigmatic de Pavannes. The scene is painted with vivid historical detail, from the rustle of silk chairs to the distant hum of a French village, immersing listeners in a world of aristocratic customs and subtle family hierarchies.

Soon the calm is disturbed by whispers of duty and danger. The brothers, each with their own temperament, pledge loyalty to Catherine while a mysterious “wolf” looms as a metaphor for the unknown threats that hover over their plans. As talk turns to a journey toward Paris and the shadowy figure of the vidame, the narrative hints at political intrigue, youthful longing, and the fragile balance between love and obligation, promising an engaging tale of 18th‑century life that will keep listeners turning the page.