The Last Baron

This gripping audiobook narrates the 1978 kidnapping of Baron Édouard-Jean “Wado” Empain, exploring the intertwined histories of both Wado and his grandfather, the builder of the Paris Métro. Set against the opulence of Belle Époque and 1970s high-fashion Paris, the story delves into the complexities of maintaining a family dynasty while highlighting Wado's rise in the industrial world and the turbulent climate of the "years of lead." As Wado's life hangs in the balance amidst a botched ransom demand from a small-time gangster, the tale unfolds over two suspenseful months leading to a dramatic and transformative confrontation.