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Our Lady of the Pillar

by José Maria de Eça de Queirós

In "Our Lady of the Pillar" by José Maria de Eça de Queirós, an enchanting tale of love, ambition, and societal intricacies unfolds against the backdrop of 19th-century Portugal. Set in the opulent city of Lisbon, this captivating novel introduces us to the enigmatic aristocrat, Dom Afonso, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entranced by the radiant beauty of a mysterious woman, the titular "Our Lady of the Pillar."

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José Maria de Eça de Queirós was a renowned Portuguese novelist, considered one of the greatest literary figures in Portuguese literature. Born on November 25, 1845, in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, Eça...

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