La sorte

In the opulent salon of Roccasciano, a restless princess battles a streak of bad luck at a card table, surrounded by a cavalier, a marquis, a monk, and the ever‑watchful servants. The dialogue crackles with witty banter as the characters argue over food, fortune, and the endless clatter of the clock striking two. Each interruption by a doorbell throws the fragile concentration of the game into further disarray, echoing the princess’s growing frustration.

The story opens a series of linked novellas that explore how chance can dominate even the most privileged lives. Through sharp humor and keen observation, the author sketches a portrait of aristocratic excess, petty rivalries, and the thin line between leisure and anxiety. Listeners will find a vivid portrait of a bygone world where a simple card game becomes a mirror for deeper desires and insecurities.