Entre o caffé e o cognac

A relaxed voice invites listeners into a Lisbon‑era salon where the author, habitually perched between a cup of coffee and a glass of cognac, gathers the week’s feuilletons into a single, thoughtful collection. The tone is intimate and slightly nostalgic, as he explains why the title fits the rhythm of his evenings and the cadence of his prose. Those first pages feel like a quiet conversation with a long‑time friend, offering sharp observations on art, culture, and the everyday moments that spark a story.

From the heart of the narrative emerges Camillo Castello Branco’s cabinet—a richly described room that serves as a miniature museum of Portuguese letters. Every object, from the yellow‑linen table to the caged widow bird, is rendered with reverent detail, hinting at the countless tales that have passed through its doors. The description turns the space into a living character, promising listeners a series of vignettes that illuminate the lives, hopes, and quiet dramas of the literary world without revealing the plot twists that lie ahead.