Golden's Portraits - Allen Levi

The Portraits of Golden is a contemporary novel by Allen Levi, published by Editorial Presença, which follows Theo, an 86-year-old Portuguese man who arrives in the small town of Golden without anyone knowing the exact reason for his presence. Fascinated by the ninety-two pencil portraits displayed in the local café, Theo decides to buy them one by one to return them to their “true owners”.

The Portraits of Golden and the stories behind the portraits

From that gesture, each portrait delivered gives rise to a new story, an unexpected friendship, and a transformed life. Theo's presence also begins to gain importance in the community, as curiosity grows surrounding his identity and the reasons that led him to Golden.

The synopsis presents the work as a moving, luminous, and deeply human story, centered on generosity, human relationships, and the capacity that small gestures can have to change lives. The novel centers on a mysterious character and a set of portraits that serve as a starting point for different encounters and stories.

Book Information:

📖 Author: Allen Levi

🏢 Publisher: Editorial Presença

📚 Genre: Fiction

💭 Subgenre: Contemporary Novel

🔢 ISBN: 9789722380157

📅 Publication: 9/2026

📄 Number of pages: 360

📕 Binding: Softcover

📐 Dimensions: 233 x 155 x 23 mm

🌐 Language: Portuguese