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Deauville StoryAuthor: Okamoto Kanoko
| Original Title | ドーヴィル物語 |
|---|---|
| Author | 岡本 かの子 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | In the opulent seaside resort of Deauville, where Europe’s elite gather to gamble and indulge, Japanese student Shunsaku Odajima arrives at the behest of his enigmatic friend Ivette—a woman as alluring as she is inscrutable. Beneath the town’s glittering façade of casinos and aristocratic charm lies a web of political intrigue: Ivette, entangled with powerful figures like the town’s mayor, operates as a spy for Spain, covertly investigating France’s lucrative gambling revenues. As Odajima navigates this decadent world, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters—a desperate woman fixated on him, aging socialites, and shrewd officials—all while unraveling Ivette’s dual identity. Their bond teeters between camaraderie and unspoken desire, complicated by her impending deportation and shadowy alliances. Amidst lavish parties and clandestine meetings, Odajima is drawn deeper into a game where loyalty blurs and danger simmers beneath every exchange. Will their connection survive the secrets they keep, or will Deauville’s glittering illusions consume them both? |
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