“Imagine the marvels we would experience if we believed in the things in which we don't believe.”
Quote by Luis Fernando Verissimo
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This novel blends fiction with the real-life figure of Jorge Luis Borges, presenting him as a character who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation during a conference dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe. The plot revolves around a mysterious book, a secret society, and the symbolic presence of orang-utans, drawing on themes of labyrinths, mirrors, and infinite regress that are characteristic of Borges's own writing. The story explores the intersection of literature, philosophy, and crime, creating a puzzle that reflects Borges's fascination with metaphysical and literary enigmas. more
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