{"product_id":"the-death-of-the-baron-altair-s-maia-9798276909356","title":"The death of the Baron","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Baron's Final Requiem\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoão Batel, the Baron of Manacá\u003c\/b\u003e, now rests in silence. A palpable void has settled, dismantling the fragile perfection of this peaceful haven. He was the discreet anchor, the unseen guardian whose firm presence kept the city's intricate gears turning with quiet grace.\u003cbr\u003eYet, this silent protector was a clear target for the opposing political currents, their ambitious whispers echoing from the shadows. His end marks the final verse in a storied lineage, tracing back to \u003cb\u003eWellington Francis Batel\u003c\/b\u003e, the English outsider who founded the city and was graced with the Baron's title.\u003cbr\u003eWith the last Batel gone, centuries of diligent effort to build a dignified town now threaten to crumble. The bitter taste of betrayal and the insidious dance of a \"horde of villains\" hang heavy in the air, replacing the sweet, comforting scent of the Manacá flowers.\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Pearl of Minas Gerais\" has lost its most precious jewel. As the gentle glow fades, the people mourn not just a title, but the very heart that beat beneath the city's surface, now surrendered to the shadows of an enduring, tragic mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Altair S. Maia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798276909356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.20d","brand":"Altair S. Maia","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170969592063,"sku":"9798276909356","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-death-of-the-baron-altair-s-maia-9798276909356","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}