Of Love and Other Demons

The narrative unfolds in 18th-century Colombia during the colonial era, a time of rigid social hierarchies and religious authority. The Holy Inquisition and aristocratic power shape daily life, enforcing norms and punishing deviation. Amid this backdrop, personal desires clash with public obligations, driving the drama.

Cartagena de Indias is the Caribbean port city that forms the backdrop for the story, emblematic of colonial wealth and social stratification. The city blends European aristocracy with enslaved African communities under the rigid gaze of the Holy Inquisition. Markets, convents, and grand houses reflect a society divided by race, class, and faith. The humid, vibrant atmosphere amplifies the tension between public virtue and private longing.

💘 Forbidden Love

A romance develops between Cayetano and Sierva María that defies religious duties and social boundaries. Their connection tests vows, social expectations, and the boundaries of propriety. The relationship exposes the vulnerability and longing of youth in a rigid society.

⛪️ Faith vs Desire

Clerical duty collides with human longing as Cayetano's empathy for Sierva María challenges strict doctrinal boundaries. The story probes how belief systems can both guide and imprison individuals. The tension between spiritual obligation and personal feeling drives much of the emotional conflict.

⚖️ Colonial Power

The tale unfolds within a framework of racial and social hierarchies enforced by the Inquisition and aristocratic authority. Slavery and lineage govern who may speak, whom one may love, and whose fate is controlled. Personal impulses threaten to upend a system built on control and reputation.