As the first rays of dawn illuminated Amendolara, the city stirred with a peculiar mix of anticipation and reflection. The matchmaking event had concluded the day before, leaving behind a wave of newfound hope among its participants. Among them was Andrea, a woman whose tale of loss and love had found an unlikely hero in Bagul, a Lucanian warrior. Yet, amidst her unfolding story, another quiet narrative was taking root—a tale of unassuming happiness that would shape the heart of Amendolara's future.
Andrea's Secret
Last year, when Thurii's army suffered a crushing defeat in Lucania, Andrea's cries were not of grief but of relief. While other women mourned the loss of their husbands, Andrea shut herself away, her tears a mixture of sorrow and liberation. The death of her cruel husband marked the end of years of suffering and the beginning of a fragile hope for peace.
