La tía Julia y el escribidor

This comic novel, which merges reality with fantasy, is about the world of radio soap operas and the pitfalls of forbidden passion. A sophisticated, divorced Aunt Julia is looking for a new mate who can support her in a lavish lifestyle. Instead, she falls into an affair with her nephew, shocking her family and community. Two parallel story lines run through this artfully crafted novel: the melodramatic stories written by Pedro Camacho and the love affair between Varguitas and his aunt. But it is this latter story--with the couple's secret meetings and their risk of being found out--that proves the most thrilling.