The Disappeared (Electronic book text)


A riveting tale about love and sacrifice by a National Book Award winner The Disappeared. Los desaparecidos. This is the name given to those who opposed Argentina's dictatorial government and were kidnapped to ensure their silence. With her hometown of Buenos Aires ensconsced in the political nightmare, Silvia devises a plan to save her missing brother. She'll make Norberto, son of the general who arrests dissenters, fall in love with her-and he'll have his father set Eduardo free. Told in alternating chapters, this powerful and poetic story follows Silvia as she spirals into Norberto's world, and Eduardo as he struggles to endure physical and emotional torture. Will Silvia's scheme reunite her family? Or will the pursuit of freedom cost these devoted siblings their lives?

Delivery AdviceNot available

Toggle WishListAdd to wish list
Review this Item

Product Description

A riveting tale about love and sacrifice by a National Book Award winner The Disappeared. Los desaparecidos. This is the name given to those who opposed Argentina's dictatorial government and were kidnapped to ensure their silence. With her hometown of Buenos Aires ensconsced in the political nightmare, Silvia devises a plan to save her missing brother. She'll make Norberto, son of the general who arrests dissenters, fall in love with her-and he'll have his father set Eduardo free. Told in alternating chapters, this powerful and poetic story follows Silvia as she spirals into Norberto's world, and Eduardo as he struggles to endure physical and emotional torture. Will Silvia's scheme reunite her family? Or will the pursuit of freedom cost these devoted siblings their lives?

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

Dial Books

Country of origin

United States

Release date

June 2008

Availability

We don't currently have any sources for this product. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available.

Authors

Format

Electronic book text

Pages

144

ISBN-13

978-1-4362-2377-5

Barcode

9781436223775

Categories

LSN

1-4362-2377-6



Trending On Loot