Viagens na Minha Terra (Volume I)

by João Batista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett Almeida Garrett

"Viagens na Minha Terra (Volume I)" by Almeida Garrett is a work published in 1846 that blends travel narrative with romantic fiction. Garrett recounts his journey from Lisbon to Santarém while weaving in the story of Carlos, a liberal officer torn between two loves during Portugal's civil war. The narrative intertwines political commentary on post-war Portugal with a tragic tale of forbidden romance, family secrets, and a mysterious friar who holds the key to everything.