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Mario Vargas Llosa's classic early novel takes place in a Peruvian town, situated between desert and jungle, which is torn by boredom and lust. Don Anselmo, a stranger in a black coat, builds a brothel on the outskirts of the town while he charms its innocent people, setting in motion a chain... read more

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THE SERGEANT TAKES A LOOK at Sister Patrocinio and the botfly is still there.

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  1. Mario Vargas Llosa (Author)

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  1. Gregory Rabassa

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Original Language: Spanish
Publisher: Seix Barral S.A.
Country: Peru
Publication Date: 1966
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 430

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