Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter follows Marito, a young Peruvian aspiring writer, whose life at a radio station is upended by two significant arrivals. He begins a clandestine affair with his recently divorced Aunt Julia, while simultaneously observing the captivating, yet increasingly erratic, work of eccentric radio scriptwriter Pedro Camacho. Set in 1950s Peru, the novel blends Marito's personal narrative with Camacho's dramatic radio serials.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore a complex coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of 1950s Peru.
• Experience Mario Vargas Llosa's distinctive narrative style, praised for its wit and imaginative storytelling.
• Witness the intertwining of personal drama and the power of popular fiction through a unique dual narrative.
• Discover an excellent introduction to the work of Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa.