Vidago Palace

The central story is a beautiful love story. It is the story of Carlota, the daughter of the Vimieiro Counts (who are broke), who spend their vacations at Vidago Palace every year. The previous year, Carlota was betrothed to César, the son of some very wealthy Portuguese emigrants in Brazil who were also vacationing at Vidago Palace. The wedding is set for the last day of vacation that same year. The problem is that Carlota does not love César, but Pedro, the son of the Vidago Palaces receptionist, who also met on the same vacation of the previous year and who, for reasons unknown to everyone except Carlotas mother, left Portugal and is fighting in the Spanish Civil War alongside the Popular Front. But fate causes Carlota to find Pedro again in August 1936, in dramatic situations, and finally discovers the truth. From there, everything is called into question...

Carlota discovers Pedro prostrate in the hut, wounded and delirious, semi-unconscious. He can only say, with difficulty, "help me, Dolores." Carlota, with the help of her parents, take care of Pedro. Meanwhile, Xóan and Dolores, who managed to escape from the border guards, arrive at the Vidago Palace. Carlota is intrigued to hear the name Dolores and realize that it is she whom Pedro called in his delirium. Alberto tells the two fugitives that Pedro is alive. They are happy, but the news they bring are diverse: they suspect that Pepe was taken prisoner. Pepe was, indeed, taken prisoner and stands before the cold and relentless Commissioner Lopes. Under torture, the boy finally confesses that Dolores Câncio, the well-known Republican, was part of the group that tried to escape from Spain to Portugal. Pedro is recovering physically, but his heart continues to be sore for what he believes to have been a Carlotas betrayal. They were in love and determined to flee together, but suddenly she returned to Lisbon without any warning, leaving, as a farewell, only a letter ending the relationship. It is the mother of Pedro, Júlia, who tells him that if he is still alive it is thanks to Carlota. Pedro is confused. If she doesnt want him, why did she care so much about him? He makes a decision...

The Counts of Vimieiro have just discovered that Carlota didnt sleep in the hotel. Carlota and Pedro, in the hut, are dawning in each others arms. For a moment they convince themselves that nothing and no one can separate them again. But fate has for them another test. Pedro has to return to Spain to help Dolores. He assures Carlota that he will return the next day, and that they will begin a new life together. César Augusto has just told his family the betrayal of his betrothed. Benvinda de Fátima wants explanations. César Augusto tells his parents that marriage under these circumstances is impossible. But Benvindas desire to enter high society is so great that she is willing to forget Carlotas slip. And Bonifácio insists: either César marries Carlota or is disinherited. Something especially serious considering that César Augusto doesnt stop accumulating gambling debts. That night, Pedro, Dolores and Xóan participate in an action that goes wrong and Pedro and Dolores end up being arrested by Inspector Lopes. The next day, Carlota packs her bags and goes to the cabin, as agreed. But who appears is Xóan, who tells him the truth. By chance, the Perliquitete sisters hears Inspector Lopes to comment that Pedro was arrested and could be sentenced to death. They immediately notify the Countess. Lívia is elated. She has just figured out how to get Carlota to marry César Augusto as planned. She explains her plan to Benvinda de Fátima, who is also euphoric. The two will talk to Inspector Lopes. Lívia then talks to Carlota. She tells her that Carlota can save Pedro from death. How? Marrying to César Augusto. Carlota accedes. Pedro and Dolores are in prison. They believe that their end has come. Dolores opens her heart to Pedro. Without making him predict anything, she passionately kisses him...