"A flor secca: romance" is a famous novel by the Portuguese writer Manuel Pinheiro Chagas. In this book, the author depicts a love story unfolding in the realities of the Spanish Napoleonic invasion of Portugal in the 19th century. The main characters, who are trying to preserve their relationships in the conditions of war and political anxiety, face difficulties and trials that require a strong inner strength and understanding from them. "A flor secca" is a work about devotion, perseverance and the struggle for love even in the most difficult times, which leaves a mark in the hearts of its readers.