Between Tides and Silences

The novel follows Clara, who works at a family publishing house in the coastal city of Santa Amália, as she tries to understand the personality of Tomás Valença. Amid administrative paperwork and family secrets, they confront class differences and pride that strain their relationship. The coastal backdrop of Santa Catarina frames conflicts that highlight the importance of collective memory and municipal archives. As the story unfolds, the characters' interactions reveal the tensions between tradition and change.