In a remote river town deep in the Ecuadoran jungle, Antonio José Bolívar seeks refuge in amorous novels. But as tourists and opportunists begin to make inroads into the area, the delicate balance of nature is disrupted, leading to a dangerous shift.

Translated by Peter Bush, this captivating tale explores the intersection of humanity and nature, where an elderly widower finds solace in the pages of romance novels while confronting the challenges posed by the encroaching modern world.