The Beauty of the Death Cap

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Nikonor, an eccentric mycomaniac and scholarly snob, returns to the Château de la Charlanne, where he spent his childhood with his twin sister, Anastasie. As he reminisces about his past, he aims to clarify his memories while sharing his unique insights on literature, cheeses, and particularly mushrooms. The story unfolds in the backdrop of an isolated, derelict castle in the French countryside, blending nostalgia with Nikonor's quirky perspectives.