The Rector's Daughters

As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor (The Rector's Pupils), a novel by Júlio Dinis published in 1866, tells the story of a young unconscious man's return to the village where he was born. Once there, he falls in love with his brother's fiancée, which sets off a series of adventures. Daniel's romantic escapades clash with the lives of two orphans, Clara and Margarida, entrusted to the care of the village rector. In short, As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor portrays Portuguese rural life of the time.
A book written with the simplicity of style and realism of representation that characterise Júlio Dinis' work, and filled with unforeseen situations and great dramatic intensity.