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Her husband has been guillotined, her children taken away from her, the other European monarchies have abandoned her. It took only three days to judge, condemn and execute the last queen of France, Marie-Antoinette. Her fate, the fruit of political bargaining and power struggles, was sealed in advance.

Black rhinoceros in West Africa, freshwater dolphins in China, Toughie the frog... In forty years, 60% of wild animals have disappeared. Ordinary citizens are mobilising to save them: the last puffins are now protected on a Breton island, where visitors are prohibited, and police officers protect scaly anteaters in Cameroon.

In Quebec, an arrogant young man sees his certitudes vanish when his wife falls seriously ill. As relief from the emotional strain, he seeks solace with a colleague, Helga, and the household's young maid, Klara. The sudden appearance of a stranger forces him into some serious soul-searching.