Doña Berta

Doña Berta
Doña Berta, written by Leopoldo García-Alas in the late 19th century, is a novella that follows an elderly spinster, the last descendant of the Rondaliego family, living in a secluded corner of Asturias. Isolated from the outside world and accompanied only by her old maid and a cat, she decides to confront the consequences of her past. The story is notable for its realistic portrayal of the era and the protagonist's determination to address the mistakes of her youth.

