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In The Intruder, Júlia Lopes de Almeida transforms a household into a battlefield of memory, class, jealousy, and desire. After the death of his wife, the widower Argemiro tries to preserve his grief as a sacred relic, but the arrival of Alice Galba, a quiet and capable governess, unsettles the fragile order of his home. Between a possessive grandmother, a strong-willed daughter, ambitious social climbers, and the constant pressure of appearances, every room becomes charged with suspicion and meaning. Elegant, psychologically sharp, and rich in social observation, this Brazilian classic is both a domestic drama and a subtle novel of moral conflict, in which love must pass through pride, mourning, and judgment before it can be recognized.
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The Intruder: Original Translation from Portuguese
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In The Intruder, Julia Lopes de Almeida transforms a household into a battlefield of memory, class, jealousy, and desire. After the death of his wife, the widower Argemiro tries to preserve his grief as a sacred relic, but the arrival of Alice Galba, a quiet and capable governess, unsettles the fragile order of his home. Between a possessive grandmother, a strong-willed daughter, ambitious social climbers, and the constant pressure of appearances, every room becomes charged with suspicion and meaning. Elegant, psychologically sharp, and rich in social observation, this Brazilian classic is both a domestic drama and a subtle novel of moral conflict, in which love must pass through pride, mourning, and judgment before it can be recognized. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798258591562
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