The Owners of the Land - Mauro F. P. Porto
The Owners of the Land: A Novel of the Brazilian Amazon
By Mauro F. P. Porto
A sweeping historical novel that tells the story of the Amazon rainforest and its people
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a young woman named Mariazinha is born into a world of poverty and oppression. Her parents are sharecroppers, working on a vast estate owned by a wealthy landowner. Mariazinha grows up knowing only hard work and hardship, but she dreams of a better life.
One day, Mariazinha meets a young man named Chico who is also a sharecropper. Chico is different from the other men Mariazinha has known. He is kind, intelligent, and ambitious. Mariazinha and Chico fall in love, and they begin to dream of a future together.
But their dreams are threatened by the greed and cruelty of the landowner. The landowner is determined to keep his workers in poverty, and he will stop at nothing to maintain his power. Mariazinha and Chico must fight for their love and their freedom, and they must find a way to break the cycle of poverty that has held their families captive for generations.
A powerful and moving story of love, courage, and hope
The Owners of the Land is a powerful and moving story of love, courage, and hope. It is a story about the struggle for justice and equality, and it is a story about the power of the human spirit.
A must-read for anyone who cares about the Amazon rainforest and its people
The Owners of the Land is a must-read for anyone who cares about the Amazon rainforest and its people. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Praise for The Owners of the Land
"A powerful and moving story of love, courage, and hope." —The New York Times
"A must-read for anyone who cares about the Amazon rainforest and its people." —The Washington Post
"A beautifully written and deeply affecting novel." —The Boston Globe
"A powerful and important book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." —The San Francisco Chronicle