
Set against the opulent backdrop of the Garcia Yuste palace, the drama opens with a lively garden scene where servants and guests exchange gossip about the arrival of a young woman named Electra. Through witty banter and veiled admiration, the characters reveal their curiosity and unease about the newcomer, hinting at hidden family histories and lingering resentments. The elegant décor and bustling corridors become a stage for whispered judgments, establishing a world where status, reputation, and secret pasts intertwine.
As the guests—Marquez, Urbano, and others—delve deeper into Electra’s mysterious background, they uncover fragmented stories of lost parentage, exile, and a name that carries mythic weight. Their conversations blend humor with tension, foreshadowing the emotional storms that will soon erupt within the household. This opening promises a compelling exploration of duty, identity, and the fragile balance between outward grandeur and inner turmoil.
Language
pt
Duration
~2 hours (170K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-09-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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