Our Lady of the Pillar
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A sweeping family saga set in rural Portugal in the 19th century, this novel explores the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption against a backdrop of political upheaval. The story centers on the beautiful and headstrong Clara, who is torn between her love for the nobleman Jo o da Ega and her duty to marry the powerful landowner Manuel Pinheiro. With vivid descriptions of the Portuguese countryside and a deft touch for characterisation, E a de Queir s illuminates the complex motivations that drive human behaviour.
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