01915cam a22003013u 4500 25241 UtSlPG 20260610133558.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Mascarenhas, Miguel J. T. Surpreza : Entre-acto original Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-29 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "Surpreza" by Miguel J. T. Mascarenhas is a drama written in the early 1870s. The play centers around themes of love, sacrifice, and fate, exploring the lives of its characters who navigate challenging social circumstances. The narrative unfolds in a modest setting, capturing the essence of life in that time period. The storyline revolves around Laura, a seamstress, who struggles to provide for her younger brother Arthur after the death of their mother. Her life takes a pivotal turn with the arrival of Alfredo, a kind-hearted lieutenant who becomes her protector. As their relationship deepens, a surprising revelation unfolds when João, a soldier, confronts Laura and reveals he is her long-lost father. This unexpected reunion sets off a dramatic chain of events filled with emotional turmoil, culminating in a heartfelt resolution as love triumphs over adversity, and the bond between father and daughter is restored. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Portuguese drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25241 66242 66242