Coming of Age, Forbidden Love, Self-discovery, Escape
Born into a strict religious household in small-town Brazil, Francesca Silva grows up knowing that obedience is expected—and dreaming is dangerous.
With little money, rigid gender rules, and a father whose faith leaves no room for dissent, her world feels painfully small.
When she meets an American missionary who sees her intelligence and hunger for more, Francesca is forced to question everything she’s been taught about love, faith, and a woman’s place in the world.
Caught between loyalty and escape, she must decide how much she’s willing to risk to claim her future.
The Relentless Lady is an emotionally rich women’s fiction novel about self-discovery, forbidden love, and the quiet courage it takes to choose yourself.
