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Orphans of Eldorado | Milton Hatoum

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Arminto Cordovil has inherited a fortune, and with it control of his father’s shipping empire. But when a freighter, The Eldorado, crashes in the lower reaches of the Amazon, its shipwrecked hull seems tied to Arminto’s destiny. He will soon discover his father’s cunning and the disastrous consequences it will have for his own young life. Orphans of Eldorado is a magical retelling of a legendary expedition. From the vibrant port of Manaus, through the lush heart of the Amazon, Hatoum takes us on a quest for our greatest desires.

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Orphans of El Dorado | Milton Hatoum

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Rich young man somewhere on the banks of the Amazon doesn't get the girl and squanders the fortune left him by his rubber baron father.

Not being familiar with the original myth of an underwater city, it was difficult to see where this was going, especially as the timeline jumped about.

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Orphans of Eldorado | Milton Hatoum

#Booktober Day 2 - Set in South America

Part of the #CanongateMyth series, Brazilian writer Milton Hatoum retells the story of the enchanted city of Eldorado, located near the Amazon River.

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vivjm Gorgeous cover! 8y

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