Banco
Author: Henri Charrière
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 Charrière – 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, Charrière is soon involved in hai….Read More
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