Experiment in Evil

Dr. Cordelier, residing in a quiet Parisian suburb, has retreated into seclusion to delve deeper into his study of human cognition. His long-standing friendship with Maître Joly begins to falter as he notices peculiar behavior from the brilliant but reclusive scientist. When Cordelier drafts an unusual will that leaves all his belongings to an enigmatic individual, Monsieur Opale, Joly becomes increasingly bewildered and alarmed. His suspicions only grow when he learns of Opale's dark past involving violence against women and children; yet, Cordelier remains steadfast in his support for the mysterious stranger.As a tragic incident claims one of Cordelier's colleagues, Joly decides to uncover the truth behind his friend's enigmatic connection with Opale. The revelation he unearths is far from ordinary, and it leaves him grappling with the complexities of loyalty, morality, and the human mind itself. This gripping story weaves a tale of friendship, betrayal, and the extraordinary lengths one scientist will go to unlock the secrets of the brain.