In Praise of the Stepmother Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

In Praise of the Stepmother Book

In Praise of the Stepmother is the story of Don Rigoberto, his second wife, Lucrecia, and his son, Alfonso. Their family life together seems to be a happy one. Rigoberto, an insurance company manager, spends his time preening himself for his wife and collecting erotic art. But while Lucrecia is devoted to him, she has her own needs, and soon finds herself the object of young Alfonso's attention.With meticulous observation and seductive skill, Mario Vargas Llosa explores the mysterious nature of happiness. Little by little, the harmony of his characters is darkened by the shadow of perversion.If you enjoyed In Praise of the Stepmother, you might also like Mario Vargas Llosa's The Notebooks of Don Rigoberto.Read More

from£N/A | RRP: £4.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £N/A
  • Blackwell

    Don Rigoberto, his second wife, Lucrecia, and his son, Alfonso, their family life together seems to be a happy one. Rigoberto, an insurance company manager, spends his time preening himself for his wife and collecting erotic art. With meticulous...

  • Pickabook

    Mario Vargas Llosa, Mario Vargas Llosa, Helen R. Lane (Trans)

  • 0571141358
  • 9780571141357
  • Mario Vargas Llosa
  • 4 November 2004
  • Faber and Faber
  • Mass Market Paperback (Book)
  • 150
  • New edition
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.