Paradise Finders: A Journey to the Heart of Idyllic

Ebook cover. The scene takes place in 1978, in Ladeira do Paiva, Salvador, Bahia. The paved road rises steeply towards the horizon, flanked by simple houses. On the left side of the slope, a house stands out. Its facade, out of alignment with the street, is protected by a high terracotta-colored wall. This wall surrounds the property, ending in a hollow metal gate that marks the entrance to the garage and the stairs leading to the house. In the garage, a green Beetle is being removed by two young men and a young woman. They seem to conspire, trying not to make noise while moving the car, perhaps to escape some funny situation. The young woman, dressed in colorful and casual 70s clothes, holds the car door while the boys push the Beetle out of the garage. In the background, the slope extends, revealing other houses and the outlines of the city of Salvador. The sky is tinged with warm tones, suggesting late afternoon. The atmosphere with a mix of humor and drama typical of a dramedy