The Wing

Set against the backdrop of groundbreaking technological advancements, this novel explores the invention of the alerion, a revolutionary flying machine that defies gravity through Earth's telluric currents. The narrative delves into the lives, loves, and tragedies of its inventors, highlighting the personal stakes behind their scientific pursuits. As a significant work in French scientific romance, it reflects the excitement of early 20th-century innovations in wireless communication, radioactivity, and aviation, symbolizing the onset of a transformative era.