Adieu

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Set in 1819, the story revolves around two men, Baron Philippe de Sucy and Marquis d'Albon, who encounter a mysterious young woman while hunting. When she calls out "Adieu" and flees, de Sucy faints, prompting d'Albon to assist him. They learn the woman is Comtesse Stephanie de Vandieres, believed to be insane. D'Albon later returns to the manor, where he discovers more about Stephanie's troubled past from her uncle, adding layers of intrigue and psychological depth to the narrative.