Magda looked at the main house, a two-story stone building with a central structure flanked by two wings that came out at a forty-five-degree angle. A large portico with marble columns stood at the front of the central structure; balconies were cantilevered from the second floors of the wings. “It’s a mansion,” Magda said. “More than I need or want,” Adán answered, “but there are expectations.” A king must have a castle, whether he wants one or not. It’s expected, and if the king doesn’t build one, he can be certain that his dukes will. Designing the renovation became a hobby of sorts in
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