About this episode
The episode continues the story of Jean Mortier's wrongful conviction and the impact on his family and their quest for truth and reconciliation.
In For Fifteen Years, Louis Ulbach continues the gripping tale that began in The Steel Hammer. This sequel unravels the poignant story of Jean Mortier, a poor upholsterer wrongfully convicted of murder, and the heart-wrenching fallout that ensues. As Jeans destitute wife and daughter find refuge with Gaston de Monterey, a key character witness from the trial, a web of circumstances and deceit breeds distrust between the two families. Over the years, the bond between Jeans daughter and Gastons son blossoms into love, compelling them to uncover the truth behind Jean Mortiers conviction. Their quest for clarity not only seeks to validate their love but also aims to bring healing and reconciliation to their families.
People in this episode
Host: Louis Ulbach
Topics covered
- wrongful conviction
- family drama
- love story
- deceit
- healing
- reconciliation
Keywords
- wrongful conviction
- Jean Mortier
- Gaston de Monterey
- family
- love
- deceit
- healing
More episodes of For Fifteen Years
- 018 - The Pursuit · February 17, 2026 · 26 min
- 017 - Accounts are Settled · February 17, 2026 · 21 min
- 016 - The Livre d'ecrou is Ended · February 17, 2026 · 21 min
- 015 - The Verdict Reversed · February 17, 2026 · 28 min
- 014 - The Trial Revised · February 17, 2026 · 37 min
- 013 - After and Before a Storm · February 17, 2026 · 21 min
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