Dargaud releases Montefiore graphic novel featured by Le Monde
- Paris-based publisher Dargaud has released Montefiore, a family-focused horse-racing graphic novel featured in the September book selections curated by the editorial staff at Le Monde.
- The narrative centers on two young brothers, Andrea and Angelo, who share a deep passion for horses.
- When Guido offers the boys a training internship at his stud farm, they accept despite the underlying toxicity and family conflict that built the enterprise.
Paris-based publisher Dargaud has released Montefiore, a family-focused horse-racing graphic novel featured in the September book selections curated by the editorial staff at Le Monde. Written and illustrated by Pierre-Henry Gomont, the book anchors its storyline in the high-stakes, demanding world of professional equestrian sports and breeding.
Dargaud’s Montefiore Enters Le Monde’s September Spotlight
Brothers Seek Reconciliation Through Equestrian Industry Ties
The narrative centers on two young brothers, Andrea and Angelo, who share a deep passion for horses. Despite their father’s departure from the household, the brothers seek to reconnect with their estranged relatives through their uncle Guido, described as a prominent figure in the horse-racing industry.
When Guido offers the boys a training internship at his stud farm, they accept despite the underlying toxicity and family conflict that built the enterprise.
Gomont Blends Dynamic Artistry With Dark Flashbacks
Gomont approaches the material using a fast-paced, dynamic artistic style interspersed with dark, sensitive flashback sequences.
The publication notes that a veteran trainer named Ambroggio characterizes the dynamic within the sport by observing that the rider acts as an artist while the owner serves as a patron.
Cover Art Balancing Heavy Themes With Optimism
The visual framing of the work balances its heavier thematic elements.
The cover art depicts the young protagonists climbing a mountain overlooking the sea, injecting an element of optimism and resilience into what the publication characterizes as a dark family fable.