
Transcriber’s note
LEON ROCH A ROMANCE
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
In this lyrical romance, a young woman writes a heartfelt letter to her lover Leon, wrestling with jealousy and the nervous flutter of newly awakened love. Through her candid confession, readers glimpse a vivid Spanish backdrop—sun‑drenched towns, orange‑groves, and the simple joys of childhood games that still echo in adult hearts. The correspondence sets a tone of introspection, humor, and the tender struggle to balance suspicion with trust.
As Leon recalls his own youthful adventures with Pepa de Fúcar—collecting fallen blossoms, dyeing cheeks with blackberries, and daring escapades among the trees—the narrative weaves together memory and present longing. Supporting characters, from spirited friends to the enigmatic Marquis, hint at the social intricacies of late‑19th‑century Spain, promising further intrigue. Listeners will be drawn into a world where affection, honor, and the restless pulse of the countryside collide, setting the stage for a romance that is as much about self‑discovery as it is about love.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (461K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2015-04-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1920
A giant of Spanish realism, he turned the dramas of everyday life into vivid, deeply human fiction. His novels capture the social and political tensions of 19th-century Spain with wit, sympathy, and an unforgettable eye for detail.
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