The Shadow Of The Mole

The Shadow Of The Mole is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the depths of human psychology, set against the backdrop of World War I.

When a French sapper discovers an unconscious man in a deserted mineshaft, he is nicknamed "The Mole" due to his strange behavior.

As the military brass considers him a deserter, a front physician and psychiatrist-in-training Michel Denis tries to save him from the firing squad.

But as The Mole begins to write a story in écriture automatique that takes place in Vienna, with Dr.

Josef Breuer, Freud's teacher, in the leading role, the mystery deepens.

Traumatized by the recent loss of an arm, Denis becomes obsessed with unraveling the patient's secret and sets out to do everything he can to understand the truth behind The Mole's delusions.

Will he be able to save The Mole from the firing squad? Find out in this thrilling and thought-provoking novel that explores the nature of reality, loss, frustration, anger, madness, secrets, and budding love.