"The Mesmerist's Victim" is a psychological thriller that revolves around the character of André Maynotte, a young Frenchman who becomes ensnared in a web of manipulation and deceit orchestrated by a mesmerist named Léon Hérold.The story begins with André's chance encounter with Hérold, a charismatic and enigmatic figure who possesses the ability to mesmerize and hypnotize others. Intrigued by Hérold's mesmerism and eager to explore the mysteries of the human mind, André becomes Hérold's unwitting disciple and assistant.As André delves deeper into Hérold's world, he discovers that the mesmerist has sinister intentions. Hérold uses his powers of hypnotism to manipulate André into carrying out his nefarious schemes, which may include criminal activities or acts of revenge against perceived enemies.The narrative unfolds with twists and turns as André grapples with the ethical and moral implications of his involvement with Hérold. He becomes increasingly aware of the mesmerist's control over his actions and struggles to break free from Hérold's psychological grip.