An Unexpected Inheritance. A Rhinoceros Collector and a Journey into the Unknown
Abel, a young Franco-Syrian jurist and shy assistant professor at the Sorbonne, as well as a great connoisseur of the classical Arab world, suddenly inherits a considerable fortune. This twist of fate allows him to devote himself to his true passion: travel, cultural exploration, and his curious hobby of collecting rhinoceros figurines.
Through his journey-at times hesitant, at others determined-Abel becomes entangled in an odyssey marked by love, betrayal, joy, and solitude, as he strives to bring an ambitious project to life.
The Rhinoceros Collector is the latest novel by Leopoldo Ceballos L pez, a story rich with nods to his own life, blending drama, melancholy, and clarity. Lived experience and imagination intertwine freely. The characters, born of a keen and sensitive gaze, emerge from sparks of inspiration, fantasy, and emotion. A narrative that invites the reader to uncover, between the lines, the most intimate corners of the human soul.
Leopoldo Ceballos L pez (Alcazarquivir, 1935 - Madrid, 2023) held a degree in Law and was a State Commercial Technician and Economist, as well as a writer. He worked in Tangier, Europe, and the Middle East, and held prominent positions in both public institutions and private companies. Author of History of Tangier (essay) and Tangier, Tangier (novel), his work reflects a life devoted to thought, culture, and public service.