Mienne: roman

A weary narrator has just fled the frenzy of a Parisian scandal, choosing a month of silence and solitude to escape the relentless press. He locks away his mail, refusing even a single letter from a trusted old friend, until the day he finally opens a stack of envelopes that demand confession. The opening pages are a quiet, almost desperate invitation to share the hidden truth of an incident that the newspapers have blown out of proportion. Through his reflective letter, the narrator promises to reveal what lies beneath the public uproar, seeking a confidante who can bear the weight of his secret.

The narrative unfolds as a meditation on the nature of honesty, vanity and the masks we wear in society. It probes how even the most ordinary people conceal dramas within their hearts, likening private doubts to dormant explosives. As the narrator wrestles with his own humility and pride, he offers a candid, philosophic glimpse into the fragile balance between self‑preservation and the need for genuine confession, inviting listeners to join his intimate, introspective journey.