The Campaign

In The Campaign, Carlos Fuentes weaves a captivating tale set in revolutionary South America, during a tumultuous period he refers to as "the romantic time." The story follows Baltasar Bustos, a wealthy landowner's son who kidnaps the baby of a prominent judge, only to fall in love with the child's mother upon seeing her. Driven by love and regret, Baltasar embarks on a poignant quest to make amends for his actions and win her affection.