02155cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500570015526400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850801120042952011370054153400450167865300580172385600430178199900170182429275UtSlPG20260610133651.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a44016017  aUtSlPG 7apt2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aMacedo, Diogo de,d1844-12aO Christão novo :bRomance Historico do Seculo XVI 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-06-30  aProduced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)  a"O Christão Novo" by Diogo de Macedo is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in 16th-century Portugal, exploring themes of religious tension and personal conflict, particularly through the character of Dom Luiz, a nobleman entangled in political and familial intrigue. The story intricately weaves historical figures into the fabric of fiction, examining the intersections of personal ambition and state affairs.  The opening of the novel sets the stage for a complex interplay of emotions and power dynamics, beginning on a tranquil October night in 1553 at the royal palace. The scene introduces Dom Luiz, who is anxiously observing a private conversation between a noblewoman and a royal figure, hinting at a mix of jealousy and the significance of the political plots at play. The dialogue reveals underlying tensions related to religious fervor and personal loyalty, establishing the stakes for Dom Luiz as he navigates the delicate intricacies of court life while seeking to protect a loved one and uphold his honor amid royal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPortugal -- History -- John III, 1521-1557 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29275  c70123d70123