Joaquim Leitão

Story of the 1974 coup that overthrew the right-wing Portuguese dictatorship--which continued the fascist policies of long-time dictator Antonio Salazar--and of two young army captains who were involved in it.

A picaresque chronicle of Laura, a peasant maid, and Sebastian, the young orphan in her charge, against a backdrop of overflowing passion and revolutionary intrigue in Europe at the twilight of the 18th century.

Antonio leaves his farm for the city to be near his son Jorge, but finds Jorge's marriage failing and grandson Pedro rebelling, shattering his dreams.