The Discreet Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Allen & Unwin, March 2015 Synopsis- Felicito Yanaque has raised himself from poverty to ownership of a trucking business. His two sons work for him. He receives a threatening letter demanding protection money. The police don't take him seriously, Felicito refuses to… Continue reading Book Review: The Discreet Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa
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Book Review: The Seamstress by Maria Duenas
Maria Duenas- The Seamstress (aka: The Time In Between) Format- Paperback Source- review copy by Pan Macmillan Synopsis: The Time In Between is a word-of-mouth phenomenon that catapulted María Dueñas, a debut author, to the top of Spain’s bestseller lists. This sweeping novel, which combines the storytelling power of The Shadow of the Wind with… Continue reading Book Review: The Seamstress by Maria Duenas
