Chronicle Of The Murdered House by Lúcio Cardoso
Set in a decaying mansion in rural Brazil, this haunting narrative delves into the lives of the Meneses family, whose secrets, desires, and betrayals unravel in a web of passion and despair. As the family grapples with the return of the enigmatic and seductive Valdo, the fragile facade of respectability crumbles, revealing the dark undercurrents of madness and obsession that threaten to consume them. The story unfolds through a series of letters, diaries, and confessions, painting a vivid portrait of a family trapped in a cycle of self-destruction and the inexorable passage of time.
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- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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