Amor de Perdição

"Amor de Perdição" is a famous novel by Camilo Castelo Branco, one of the most important and prolific Portuguese novelists. The story is inspired by the tragic love of Romeo and Juliet and follows the forbidden love affair of Simão, the author's uncle. The novel is full of intrigue, crime, and despair, but it also tells the story of Camilo's own pain, as he wrote it while imprisoned for his own forbidden love. This powerful and emotional tale is considered one of Camilo's most significant works and is a must-read for anyone who loves a tragic love story."