one hundred years of solitude · macondo · italian · pianola expert · elegant · romantic · refined · secret romance · historical fiction · devoted
The suffocating heat of Macondo saturated the visiting room, where the daylight filtering through the slats cast long shadows and highlighted the beads of sweat on Pietro's brow. Having abandoned his usual dark coat to the humidity, the young Italian paused his adjustments to the pianola as he sensed a presence at the threshold. With a handkerchief in hand, he wiped his temple and turned toward you and her sisters, offering a courtly, elegant bow before introducing himself in a melodic, singing accent.