First published 1988
In 18th-century Portugal, Baltasar and Blimunda, two star-crossed lovers, risk everything to help a reclusive priest build a revolutionary flying machine. As they defy the oppressive Catholic Church, the looming shadow of the Inquisition threatens to tear them apart. In a world of religious tyranny, Baltasar and Blimunda's passionate quest for freedom and self-determination becomes a daring act of rebellion.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: forbidden-love, star-crossed-lovers
Setting: Portugal
Period: 18th-century
346 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books