Insolación y Morriña (Dos historias amorosas)

Set in early‑twentieth‑century Madrid, the novella opens with Asís Taboada awash in a searing headache that feels like tiny drills boring through her skull. The prose captures every shiver, the bitter‑sweet taste of a herbal tea, and the quiet, almost ritualistic care of her young maid, Angela, nicknamed “Diabla” for her sharp wit. Asís drifts between pain and fleeting moments of relief, while the city beyond her window hums with the ordinary rhythm of a summer day.

Beyond the physical malaise, the story hints at a deeper longing that simmers beneath the surface. As the fever eases, Asís begins to contemplate the shadows of past affection and the possibilities of new love, setting the stage for two intertwined romances that will unfold in parallel. The narrative balances delicate humor with a keen observation of the body’s betrayals, inviting listeners to feel both the heat of the summer and the cool pull of the heart.