The Disciple

The narrative explores the life of Adrien Sixte, a reclusive intellectual whose theories on psychological materialism are challenged when he becomes involved in a criminal trial. The case revolves around Robert Greslou, a former student and disciple, who reveals his tumultuous journey through a memoir written in jail. Greslou's self-analysis uncovers the psychological factors that led to his downfall, particularly his troubling relationship with a young girl from an aristocratic family, ultimately culminating in her tragic death.