Virradóra

A disillusioned noble withdraws to a remote mountain castle after swearing not to appear in Madrid while Transtamare Henrik remains king. His long seclusion fuels gossip about past intrigues, alleged Moorish alliances, poisons, and his young wife Palomba's suspected attachments. The narrative shifts between recounting earlier political adventures and a present-day mystery triggered by strange footprints on the battlements and a secret nocturnal visitor. A clandestine meeting with Don Manuel and Don Yaime leads the protagonist to explain why he breached his oath and to disclose uncanny signs found at his fortress. Themes of honor, suspicion, marital strain, and political violence shape a blend of historical intrigue and gothic suspense.