Fidalgo was a common Portuguese (and Goan) term that is likely faded in
post-colonial Goa.
Fidalgo (Portuguese filho de algo—equivalent to nobleman, but sometimes
literally translated into English as "son of somebody" or son of some important
family) —is a traditional title of Portuguese
Is there less demand for books or is it closing due to increased rent? Are
there still a fair number of bookstores in Goa?See 2012 list
https://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/bookshops-in-goa/
From: Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا
Leroy Veloso sent me this SMS, which I'm passing on with regrets for
delaying two days in doing so (no, I didn't go to grab the best, but was a
bit caught up):
"Fidalgo book shop is closing down, they're offering fabulous discounts."
Sad to hear the first part! Another one bites the dust? We
