Regal Lemon Tree

One of the late Juan José Saer''s most beloved novels, The Regal Lemon Tree shows a master stylist at his best. Set during day and night of New Year''s Eve—building up a barbecue that takes on ritual significance—the novel focuses on a couple in the north of Argentina who lost their only son eight years prior. Wenceslao spends the day with his extended family and his memories while his wife—truly ...