About

"Felícito Yanaqué, owner of a transport company in Peru, receives a threatening anonymous letter demanding monthly payments for protection. Refusing to give in, he faces a dangerous game of blackmail that puts his family and business at risk. Meanwhile, septuagenarian Ismael Carrera marries a younger woman to escape his greedy children's clutches, sparking a battle for his fortune. In 'The Discreet Hero,' Mario Vargas Llosa weaves a gripping tale of resilience and betrayal, featuring beloved characters like Sergeant Lituma and don Rigoberto. As the two protagonists fight back, they discover they are not alone in their struggles."

Pages

337

Publisher

Faber & Faber