Carinus; A nagyenyedi két fűzfa

Set against the glittering backdrop of Imperial Rome and its surrounding estates, the story follows the reclusive senator Mesembrius, who has withdrawn from the capital’s intrigues to tend his countryside villa. He lives with his two very different daughters—one a seasoned courtier accustomed to the lavish circles of power, the other a devout young woman drawn to the emerging faith that challenges the old gods.

When a group of ambitious Roman patricians arrives, hoping to win favor and secure alliances, Mesembrius hosts a lavish banquet that becomes a subtle arena for competing ambitions, whispered loyalties, and hidden convictions. The narrative captures the tension between opulent decadence and the quiet stir of new beliefs, as each guest reveals personal motives while the senator watches, weighing the future of his family and his own legacy.

Through vivid descriptions of ancient villas, sumptuous feasts, and the clash of old and new worldviews, the novella invites listeners into a world where politics, faith, and family intertwine in delicate, sometimes dangerous, balance.