Length2h 59m
About this audiobook
Duarte Rocha is a man who has always followed the conventions imposed by society. Married to Maria Clara, he lives a stable routine, but marked by emotional distance. When Isabel, a bold woman with modern ideas, arrives in the village to be the tutor for the children of wealthy families, Duarte s life takes an unexpected turn. He feels attracted to Isabel, and this desire is not only physical but also fueled by the freedom she represents—something that has been denied to him by the rigid structure of his life. As Duarte tries to suffocate these feelings, Maria Clara notices the change in her husband and begins to reflect on the role she plays as a wife. Having always seen herself as part of a social contract, she starts to feel the frustrations of submission. The relationship between the three characters generates tension, with the town becoming a backdrop for speculation and judgment. Duarte finds himself torn between duty and desire, while Maria Clara decides, for the first time, to take the reins of her own life, questioning her position. The climax occurs when Duarte must choose between risking everything for Isabel or maintaining the facade of a stable and respectable life. The plot, thus, reveals the hypocrisies and limitations of society, as well as the repression of human desires in favor of public morality.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Self-Help
Length2 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 23, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Quiet Life in Vila Nova da Foz
2Chapter 2: The Impact of Isabel
3Chapter 3: The Currents of Desire
4Chapter 4: The Weight of Silence
5Chapter 5: The Price of Reputation
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6Chapter 6: The Growing Abyss
7Chapter 7: The Echo of Decisions
8Chapter 8: The Absence and the Silence
9Chapter 9: Unspoken Words
10Chapter 10: Separate Paths
11Chapter 11: The Crossing of Silence
12Chapter 12: The Unknown Future
13Chapter 13: New Paths
14Chapter 14: The Awakening of Spring
15Chapter 15: Building New Roots
16Chapter 16: Harvesting the Future
17Chapter 17: The Climax of Transformation
18Chapter 18: The Closing of a Cycle
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