A character collects a thousand "wills of the dying" in a phial, which he plans to use to build a globe - he also desires to fly in a machine made of steel and cane, fueled by human will.
During one portion of this novel, several characters search for pebbles in the shape of bird's tongues and chick-peas on the beach - such pebbles are known as snake eyes, as they can cure the village sickness. A character collects a thousand "wills of the dying" in a phial, which he plans to use to build a globe - he also desires to fly in a machine made of steel and cane, fueled by human will. The main characters have the nicknames Seven-Suns and Seven-Moons, and are often visited by Domenico Scarlatti, who plays sweet music for them which bolsters the clairvoyant ability of the title female, who can "see into bodies." The two title characters earn their bread by constructing the convent at Mafra, which is built to redeem a pledge to God by King John V. FTP, name this romance set during the Inquisition in 18th century Portugal and titled for two lovers, a novel written by Jose Saramago.
During one portion of this novel, several characters search for pebbles in the shape of bird's tongues and chick-peas on the beach - such pebbles are known as snake eyes, as they can cure the village sickness.
{Baltasar} and {Blimunda} (or {Memorial} do {Convento}, or "{Memories} of the {Convent/Monastery}" - or {translations} like that)