We see the towns and rural areas of Cape Verde through this outsider's receptive eyes.
In the north of Italy, and in complete conflict with the Episcopacy of Trent, Von Ketten searches for a wife. He goes to a distant country, Portugal, so as not to interfere with his political plans or add fuel to the fire of his existing conflicts.
Two young Portuguese women try to put down roots in Brazil. Teresa is newly arrived; Francisca has been there a while.