{"product_id":"whispers-of-the-algarve-ivo-cruz-9798276164335","title":"Whispers of the Algarve: Legends, Love and Enchantment from Portugal's Southern Shores","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhispers of the Algarve: Legends, Love, and Enchantment from Portugal's Southern Shores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a land where history and myth walk side by side. The Algarve, Portugal's sun-drenched southern coast, is more than golden beaches and whitewashed villages - it is a place of memory, where castles whisper of battles long past, fountains sing with hidden voices, and enchanted maidens guard treasures beneath the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, 18 timeless legends come alive: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Moorish princess of Lagos, torn between love and loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enchanted moura of Alte, combing her hair by the springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mysterious child of Olhão, the \u003ci\u003eMenino dos Olhos Grandes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Vincent at the cliffs of Sagres, protector of sailors at the edge of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHidden treasures of Rocha da Pena, Paderne, and Silves, watched over by spirits of sorrow and enchantment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending storytelling with cultural reflection, each chapter invites you to see the Algarve not only as a landscape of sun and sea, but as a living tapestry of voices, memories, and imagination. These are not invented tales, but echoes of oral tradition - stories passed down through generations, shaping the soul of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a traveler seeking deeper connection, a lover of folklore, or simply curious about Portugal's hidden heritage, this book will guide you through the Algarve's legends with warmth, wonder, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Algarve is speaking. Listen closely - and its whispers will stay with you forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ivo Cruz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798276164335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d","brand":"Ivo Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443072577791,"sku":"9798276164335","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fd25186d-8b73-4cf5-9a57-e696fa5f937d.jpg?v=1777201667","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/whispers-of-the-algarve-ivo-cruz-9798276164335","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}