Immersive, lyrical, and tender ? a novella of love, memory, and the courage to stay present.
Lisbon in summer: a city of light, trams, bread, and tides that keep their own wisdom. Rui, a student already marked by departure, meets Clara, a woman who teaches him that studying can be an act of kindness and that presence can be braver than any promise.
What begins in quiet hallways becomes a season of intimacy carried by rituals?a lemon on a windowsill, the tap-tap of secret applause, journeys to beaches where fishermen still work the nets, and the misted gardens of Sintra. Each moment becomes a vow to live the day honestly, even with October's departure approaching.
A Goddess in Silhouette is more than a love story: it is a meditation on endings, memory, and the light that remains after clouds. For readers who cherish poetic prose, tender romance, and cities that feel alive, this novella offers a Lisbon summer you'll never forget.
Autorentext
Rui Talaia is not a guru, nor does he claim to have all the answers. He is simply a fellow traveler?curious, open-hearted, and deeply human?who has spent decades exploring the questions that tug at the soul: Who am I? Why am I here? How do I live with meaning in a world that often feels disconnected?
His journey has taken him through many landscapes: from ancient teachings and spiritual communities to quiet moments of reflection and everyday life lessons. Along the way, Rui has come to believe that spirituality isn't something separate from life?it is life, lived with intention, presence, and compassion.
Living the New Age is the second book in his evolving trilogy, a continuation of his honest and heartfelt exploration into how we can bring spirit into the ordinary. His first book laid the foundation; this one invites you to live it. The third and final book is currently in the making, bringing together a lifetime of insights, mistakes, awakenings, and humble wonderings.
Rui writes not as an expert, but as someone who is still learning?still listening. Through his books, he hopes to create a space where readers feel less alone, more empowered, and gently reminded that the sacred is already within them.