Of Love and Other Demons

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Set in an 18th-century South American seaport, the story follows Sierva Maria, a girl bitten by a rabid dog and deemed possessed. Confined to a convent, she encounters Father Cayetano Delaura, who becomes enchanted by her despite the circumstances. Their forbidden love unfolds amidst themes of passion, possession, and the clash between superstition and reason. This haunting narrative explores the depths of human emotion and the complexities of love against a backdrop of societal and religious constraints.