
A richly textured portrait of early‑twentieth‑century Spain unfolds through the tangled correspondence of León Roch and the women who orbit his life. In a heartfelt letter, his wife wrestles with jealousy and doubt, recalling childhood games, secret meetings beneath orange trees, and a youthful affection for a girl called Fúcar. Their exchanges reveal a marriage strained by past passions, the lingering scent of innocence, and the uneasy balance between memory and present desire.
The narrative moves between tender reminiscences and the sharp edges of suspicion, using intimate epistles to pull listeners into the family’s private world. As León’s explanations try to soothe his partner’s fears, the listener senses hidden currents that could reshape relationships. The story invites you to linger over each confession, waiting to see whether honesty will bridge the gap or deepen the rift, all while painting a vivid, emotionally resonant slice of Spanish domestic life.
Language
es
Duration
~14 hours (830K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Carlo Traverso, 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/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2015-01-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1843–1920
One of the great novelists of 19th-century Spain, he turned the streets, politics, and everyday lives of Madrid into vivid fiction. Best known for the vast Episodios nacionales and novels such as Fortunata y Jacinta, he wrote with warmth, sharp observation, and a deep feel for ordinary people.
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