Dulce Dueño

A gentle rain pats the streets of a sleepy village as three unlikely companions gather around a lantern‑lit table. The focus of their conversation is a small, exquisitely crafted figurine—a 15th‑century lady encrusted in gold, sapphires and emeralds, her hand still clutching an ornate wheel. The young, black‑haired woman in mourning dress, the wiry old scholar, and the rotund clergyman each bring their own perspective, turning the evening into a lively, if somewhat contentious, quest for the story behind the mysterious object.

Through their banter, a legend unfolds about Catalina, a daughter of a tyrant in ancient Alexandria, set against the backdrop of Diocletian’s ruthless campaigns and the city’s flourishing intellectual life. The narrative weaves historical detail with playful skepticism, inviting listeners to linger on the fragrant rain, the crackle of a cigarette, and the tantalizing blend of fact and folklore that promises more questions than answers.