Tajna Ker-Evena

On a broken cape on the Breton coast, Ker-Even is squeezed - a long, black, low house, a former pirate hideout, with the insidious look of an old prisoner. It is inhabited by a young couple: André de Valserres, a naval officer and inventor of a terrible secret weapon, his wife Ines and their daughter Florita. André is often absent, and Ines, light and flirtatious, is sinking into debt. In despair, she steals his plans for the weapon and sells them, which leads to tragedy: both are killed, leaving little Florita an orphan.

Florita is raised by her aunt, married to a German, but she often stays at the luxurious castle of Runesto with the Marquise de Penvalas and her grandchildren, Armelle and Alain. The Penvalas love her as their own. Over time, a passionate childhood love blossoms between Alain, the young Marquise, and Florita. However, danger lurks: a Swiss colporteur and his daughter Elsa Hoffels, whom the Marquise adopts out of kindness, settle nearby. Elsa, aware of her father's secret activities (espionage, probably German), is in love with Alain and hates Florita. Her ambition and hatred become a threat to everyone.

In the second part, Florita faces a dangerous spy game, where betrayal, secret weapons and a love triangle are intertwined. The novel intertwines adventure, espionage and romantic twists, exploring themes of betrayal, love and inheritance in a world of intrigue. Delly masterfully builds tension through Breton landscapes and psychological portraits, reminding us that the secrets of houses also hide the secrets of the heart.