Leopard in the Sun
Leopard in the Sun by Laura Restrepo, published by National Geographic Books on September 12, 2000, is a 256-page novel that delves into the intense rivalry between two Colombian drug families. The narrative unfolds as the Barragáns and the Monsalves, each entrenched in their own wealth and power, engage in a violent feud that disrupts the lives of everyone involved. The Barragáns, led by the ruthless Nando, cling to traditional values, while the Monsalves, under the leadership of the conflicted Mani, face the challenges of modernity and the expanding global cocaine trade.
Readers will encounter a richly detailed exploration of themes such as betrayal and revenge, set against the backdrop of a high-stakes war that leaves no one untouched. As both clans navigate their tumultuous pasts and the consequences of their actions, the story reveals the complexities of loyalty and the impact of their choices. This edition offers a vivid portrayal of interfamily conflict, making it relevant to contemporary discussions surrounding power and morality.
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In Laura Restrepo’s stunning novel, a feud between two Colombian drug families escalates into a bloody, high-stakes war that will leave no one in its path untouched. The Barragáns and the Monsalves are rival clans, each steeped in wealth and power, each subject only to laws of their own making. The similarities end there. While the Barragáns, headed by the brutal Nando, remain tied to the ancient traditions, the Monsalves grapple with whether or not to follow Mani, their charismatic and conflicted leader, into a modern age in which even fewer rules apply. As both clans ponder the profits they might reap from an expanding global cocaine trade, Nando and Mani are faced with the consequences of their violent pasts–and forced, by their disillusioned women and the prices on their heads, to reckon with the possibility that nothing will be left once all their bullets have found their targets.
Rife with sensual detail, this epic story of lust, betrayal, and revenge is as timeless as interfamily conflict and as immediate as today’s news.
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