Vestigia. Vol. I.

In the cramped, yellow‑walled telegraph office of 1870s Leghorn, the clatter of pens and the steady tick of wires set a stark backdrop for a sudden, unsettling moment. Bernardino de Rossi, a young clerk, is abruptly dismissed, his exit punctuated by the harsh slam of a door and a chorus of murmurs from his fellow clerks. The scene crackles with sharp dialogue and a mix of irritation, camaraderie, and weary resignation, painting a vivid portrait of bureaucratic life on the edge of change.

As De Rossi retreats to his modest desk, he pulls out a handful of papers and a manuscript, hinting at ambitions that extend far beyond the office walls. Listeners are drawn into his quiet rebellion and the promise of a journey that will test his resolve against the rigid structures of his world. The opening promises a rich tapestry of character, place, and the subtle tensions that drive one man to seek a new path.