![]() ![]() Music softens everyone and establishes a comfortable environment. Gen becomes the general translator and Simon the main chef. As time goes on, everyone gets into a routine and several love stories emerge. We also get to know the terrorists, the leaders, their army of young people, and the liaison person between the inside and outside worlds.Įarly in the book, all the female guests are released except the soprano who many of the guests and some of the terrorists fall in love with. Over the course of several months, we get to know many of the hostages including a famous soprano, politicians and diplomats, businessmen, a translator, a priest. The terrorists intend to kidnap the president of the country but their plans go awry because the president has skipped the event in favor of one of his favorite pastimes. There are many distinguished people in attendance to celebrate the birthday of a Japanese businessman. A terrorist organisation attempts a coup by breaking into the mansion while a fancy ball is taking place. ![]() ![]() This books is almost completely set in a mansion in a developing (so-called third world) country. I finally picked it up and brought it on my most recent vacation. I have had Bel Canto by Ann Patchett on my shelf for years. ![]()
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