by Maria João Lopo de Carvalho · Oficina do Livro · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789897420047
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In Mouraria, two worlds collide when night falls. The world of sailors, ruffians, and women of ill repute, and the world of nobles seeking forbidden fruit in the taverns. In this sordid and passionate setting, Severa stands out—the daughter of a gypsy and a prostitute, whose voice and indomitable spirit captivate the Count of Vimioso. This historical novel masterfully evokes a fierce and authentic Lisbon, telling the story of the woman who, according to legend, invented Fado.
The work portrays a forbidden love story born between bullfights and private recitals, where the light and shadows of the city intertwine. It is a tale of a woman who sold her body but never her soul, becoming an eternal icon of Portuguese culture.
