Wizard of Madeira is a spellbinding tale of magical realism that every visitor to Madeira should explore to enhance their trip.
In the ancient Laurisilva forest, where time folds upon itself and memories live in the trees, legends are not just stories, they’re waiting to be rediscovered.
When a shaman returns to the Fanal Forest seeking the magical King Tree of his youth, he unlocks a labyrinth of interconnected tales spanning centuries. Lost treasure transforms a simple love story into a gothic mystery in the mountains. Shipwrecks, ancient relics, mystical fungi, and whispered secrets of the wine trade weave together a tapestry of wonder and revelation.
At the heart of it all stands Qi Mago, a spirit guardian of the forest robed in red and masked in bark, guiding wanderers through the treacherous terrain of their own destinies. Through this enigmatic figure, travelers discover that déjà vu is no accident but a reminder that life spirals endlessly through joy and sorrow, birth and loss.
In this UNESCO World Heritage treasure, dreams spill into waking life, carrying visions of other times and other selves. A lost love from centuries past. Ancient mariners, shamans, and wanderers appear across time, each discovering the forest itself is alive, a guardian, a witness, a healer.
Both a celebration of life and a meditation on mortality, Wizard of Madeira is a spellbinding journey into a world where the ordinary and otherworldly intertwine, nature heals, and love never dies.
Perfect for lovers of magical realism, nature prose, historical mystery, and immersive travel fiction, this novel will forever transform how visitors experience the enchanted island of Madeira.