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When Gabriela arrives in the coastal town of Ilhéus in 1925, she seeks work and is guided into the bustling “mercado dos escravos” by the Arab Nacib. Her striking appearance—her cinnamon‑tinted hair and the scent of cloves—immediately draws the attention of the locals. The owner of the Vesúvio bar recognizes her beauty at once, and soon all the men of the city find themselves enchanted by her charm and personality, weaving her into the social fabric of the town.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jorge Leal Amado de Faria
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