When we arrive at the outskirts of the pretty village where we have an appointment, we are struck by the delicacy of the architecture of the houses. Violette’s house is no exception to the rule: its stoop bathed in the soft light of March is like an invitation to discover refined pleasures. It is not… Continue reading Violette
When we go into Iris’s home, we are led to a small room overlooking the garden. It smells so good in there, and there’s a pleasant atmosphere of peace and serenity. Just a few minutes later, Iris joins us, so elegant in her pale blue dress rippling around her. She’s wearing little moccasins. She greets… Continue reading Iris Pallida
1900. In the train from Nantes to Paris, Alexis Biette kept his eyes glued to the pocket watch he’d taken out. He did the math: the ticket controller had just announced that the train would be arriving at the Montparnasse station in half an hour, bringing the total time of the ride to five hours… Continue reading Episode 2: Two brothers in Paris
1886. In their little house in Nantes, they had just finished eating dinner. On the doorstep, Alexis Biette shook the well-dressed man’s hand: a white collar above his black topcoat, a top hat, leather briefcase and an umbrella. The days were still chilly at the end of March and could easily take a turn for… Continue reading Episode 1: From a tallow smelter to a soap maker
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