Banco: The Further Adventures of Papillon
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Synopsis
Here at last is the sensational sequel to "Papillon" - the great story of escape and adventure that took the world by storm. "Banco" continues the adventures of Henri Charriere - nicknamed 'Papillon' - in Venezuela, where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape and imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man, Charriere is soon involved in hair-raising exploits with goldminers, gamblers, bank-robbers and revolutionaries - robbing and being robbed, his lust for life as strong as ever. He also runs night-clubs in Caracas until an earthquake ruins him in 1967 - when he decides to write the book that brings him international fame. Henri Charriere died in 1973 at the age of 66.
Book details
Published
05/12/1991
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
ISBN
9780586040102
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UK Kirkus review
A fascinating sequel to Papillon. Still driven by his burning sense of injustice at wrongful imprisonment, he indulges in shady and outright criminal activities to raise funds for his return to Paris. Venezuelan life and South American stories are wonderfully described as he moves towards reconciliation with starting anew. (Kirkus UK)
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