Cosmopolis — Volume 4

Gorka is left nursing a broken wrist and a bruised pride after a botched duel that could have ended his life. Confined to a quiet room, he wrestles with a surge of anger that eclipses the physical pain, replaying betrayals by rivals, a perfidious lover, and a notorious socialite. The narrative paints a vivid picture of aristocratic Rome, where salons and racetracks become stages for whispered conspiracies and jeering bravado. As friends and acquaintances drop by, their idle chatter about races and high‑society gatherings only deepens Gorka’s sense of isolation and the bitter sting of revenge left unfulfilled.

Through sharp dialogue and a keen eye for the rituals of the elite, the story explores how wounded honor can dominate a man’s thoughts, turning every casual remark into a provocation. The first act sets up a tangled web of envy, love, and ambition, inviting listeners to trace Gorka’s internal battle while the world outside continues its indifferent, radiant May celebrations.