Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon is a novel by Brazilian author Jorge Amado, published in 1958. Set in the small village of Ilhéus during 1925 and 1926, the story follows Gabriela, a captivating mulatto woman, against a backdrop of political upheaval and social change. Following the murder of Colonel Jesuíno Mendonça's wife and her lover, the town grapples with issues of love, vengeance, and the struggle for power. Nacib Saad, owner of the Vesuvius Bar, hires Gabriela as a cook, and their passionate relationship blossoms, despite challenges from the jealous Colonel Ramiro Bastos and the rising cacao exporter Mundinho Falcão. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of progress intertwine, culminating in significant changes for both Gabriela and the community of Ilhéus.
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