The novel intertwines the lives of two historical figures, Paul Gauguin and his grandmother Flora Tristan, exploring their quests for freedom and fulfillment. Gauguin, a post-impressionist painter, abandons his conventional life in France to pursue artistic and personal liberation in Tahiti. Meanwhile, Flora, a social reformer and feminist in the 19th century, fights for workers' rights and women's emancipation across Europe. Through alternating narratives, the book delves into their struggles, dreams, and the sacrifices they make in their relentless pursuit of an idealized paradise.
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