Cellophane

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Set in the Peruvian rainforest, the story follows Don Victor Sobrevilla, an eccentric engineer whose dream of starting a paper factory becomes complicated when he discovers the recipe for cellophane. As strange occurrences unfold, including a coughing dog and a boy turning blue, Don Victor is flooded with memories of his past. The narrative intertwines the lives of his family, revealing shocking secrets about his wife, the romantic entanglements of his children, and a priest's long-buried truth, creating a tapestry of love, mystery, and revelation.