by Fernando Madaíl · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9789895555727
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«A costureira sem cabeça» is a novel by Fernando Madaíl, published by Oficina do Livro in 2011, with 145 pages in Portuguese.
The novel narrates the implantation of the Portuguese Republic from the people's perspective: on 5 October 1910, Amélia, a seamstress from a Lisbon neighbourhood, wakes to a roar from the river. Neighbours comment that the republicans are in the street to overthrow the Monarchy; with humour, she accompanies the day that changed the flag and dawned a new country.
Second title in the «Portugal Sem Fim» collection, promoted by Oficina do Livro and AMI. First edition published on 10 February 2011, with 145 pages in Portuguese.
For readers interested in the history of Portugal and in stories that show great events from the everyday life of the people.
