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The story opens on a sweltering July day, when the narrator’s father is away and the heat turns the town’s market into a shimmering desert of gold. Every street corner glows with the blinding light of sun‑baked stone, and the townsfolk wear a bright, almost ceremonial mask of heat on their faces. The prose drifts through the scent of ripe fruit—pear, cherry, plum—mixing it with the raw, sea‑like aromas of vegetables and meat, creating a lush tapestry of summer that feels both intoxicating and oppressive.

Against this luminous backdrop, the narrator wanders with his mother, tracing the cool shadows of alleys and the quiet interiors of old buildings. Their steps echo on the patterned cobblestones, and the occasional glimpse of a pharmacy’s crimson window promises relief from the relentless blaze. As they move deeper into the town, the atmosphere hints at hidden stories waiting to unfold, inviting listeners to follow the child’s curious eyes through a world bathed in light and mystery.