The Governor's Mistress—José Rodrigues dos Santos

A gripping story of war and love, based on real people and events

The Pacific War between Japan and the Allied forces reached a critical stage, with Macau finding itself in an extremely disadvantageous position. It is becoming increasingly difficult for Governor Teixeira to defend the neutrality of the Portuguese colony, as he is pressured by Japanese threats and the danger of being suspected of being their ally. Food supply problems persist, the Imperial Army tightens its grip, and Macau soon becomes the target of bombings. The governor and the director of the Office of Financial and Economic Affairs must carefully consider every action and every diplomatic move to ensure the colony’s security.

In these terrible times of war and famine, Arthur Teixeira finds solace in the shared love of Lien Hua—Colonel Sava’s beautiful Chinese concubine. The two begin a relationship, knowing that if the Japanese find out, the consequences will be fatal not only for them but also for Macau. In the small colony, however, almost nothing can remain a secret for long.

328 pages

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