A Filha Do Arcediago (1868)

""A Filha Do Arcediago"" is a novel written by the Portuguese author, Camilo Castelo Branco, and first published in 1868. The story is set in the 19th century in a small village in Portugal and revolves around the life of a young woman named Gertrudes. Gertrudes is the daughter of the archdeacon, a respected and powerful figure in the community. She is beautiful, intelligent, and well-educated, but her life is filled with challenges and hardships.Gertrudes falls in love with a young man named Carlos, but their relationship is forbidden by her father. The archdeacon wants Gertrudes to marry a wealthy and influential man, but she refuses to give up her love for Carlos. The couple faces many obstacles, including the archdeacon's wrath, social pressure, and financial difficulties.As the story unfolds, Gertrudes discovers secrets about her past that shake her world and challenge her beliefs. She struggles to find her place in society and to reconcile her love for Carlos with her duty to her family and her community.""A Filha Do Arcediago"" is a classic of Portuguese literature and is known for its vivid descriptions of rural life, its complex characters, and its exploration of themes such as love, duty, and social class. It is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.