El enemigo   By: Jacinto Octavio Picón (1852-1923)

"El enemigo" by Jacinto Octavio Picón is a gripping and intense tale of political intrigue and power struggles set in a fictional South American country. The story follows the protagonist, a government official named Rafael Medina, as he navigates a dangerous landscape filled with corruption, betrayal, and violence.

Picón's writing is sharp and evocative, drawing the reader into the tumultuous world of the story. The characters are well-developed and multi-dimensional, each with their own motivations and flaws that drive the plot forward. The author does a masterful job of building tension and suspense, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat throughout the narrative.

Overall, "El enemigo" is a thought-provoking and engrossing read that delves into themes of power, morality, and the nature of loyalty. Picón's skillful storytelling and richly drawn characters make this novel a compelling and memorable read for fans of political thrillers and literary fiction alike.

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La casa de la calle de Botoneras, donde comienzan a desarrollarse los sucesos que aquí se narran, tiene planta baja, con encajera a un lado del portal y al otro tienda de pañolería; tres pisos de dos huecos a la fachada cada uno, con recio balconaje verde, revoque de imitación a ladrillo, descolorido por las escurriduras de las lluvias, alero saliente de robustas vigas y bohardillas a la antigua, completando el conjunto ciertos detalles madrileños, como varillas de hierro para las cortinas de lona que en verano se usan, raquíticos tiestos, cestilla pendiente de una cuerda tendida a la vecindad de enfrente para correo de niñas o tercera de novios, y alguna jaula de codorniz o mirlo. El portal es estrecho y largo; la escalera, de peldaños altos y empinados, como construida adrede para recreo de cabras montaraces... Continue reading book >>