The Red Masks of Montevideo

By James Dargan

"Take it slow when walking over rocks." - Uruguayan proverb

To understand a nation, you must walk through its shadows.

From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of colonial conquest to the revolutionary fires of 1970s Montevideo, The Red Masks of Montevideo weaves a sweeping, multi-generational tale of passion, politics, myth, and memory in one of South America's smallest yet most resilient republics-Uruguay.

Spanning over four centuries of turmoil, betrayal, and survival, this novel paints an unflinching portrait of a people shaped by conquest, internal strife, and the elusive pursuit of justice. From the early Spanish settlers and indigenous resistance to the rise of modern political militancy, Uruguay's identity is formed in fire and silence-and the Red Masks are always watching.

A richly layered historical novel, this book is both epic in scope and deeply personal in tone. It speaks to the haunted heart of Latin America-where legends blur with lived experience, and history is never truly past.

Perfect for readers who admire the storytelling traditions of Mario Vargas Llosa, Gabriel Garc a M rquez, Isabel Allende, and Eduardo Galeano.
If you've ever wanted to truly understand Uruguay-its pain, its pride, and its poetry-this is where your journey begins.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FSCZXTRL
• ISBN13: 9798232414139
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: James Dargan
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"