La niña robada

In a sun‑drenched dawn of 1919, Catalina walks the forest path toward the village of Orsdael, her thoughts heavy with worry for her friend Marta, a young woman caught in a web of cruelty and secrecy. When she encounters the town's intendant, Mathys, the conversation quickly turns from polite greeting to a sharp exchange about betrayal, unspoken affection, and the oppressive atmosphere that surrounds the castle’s mysterious aya. Their dialogue hints at a fragile alliance strained by misunderstandings and the weight of hidden motives.

Through vivid descriptions of the clear sky and the lingering scent of oak leaves, the novel paints a portrait of a community where power, loyalty, and love collide. As Catalina strives to protect Marta and uncover the truth behind the aya’s cold demeanor, the listener is drawn into a tense, emotional landscape that promises further intrigue and the desperate search for justice.