Under the Andes

Under the Andes by Rex Stout is a tale of a man named Paul Lamar who starts as a watchful brother, rescuing his sibling Harry from gambling debts, and soon finds himself drawn into a world of sophisticated danger. The story follows Paul's journey to Europe, where he becomes fascinated by the mysterious dancer Desiree Le Mire. As Paul is increasingly captivated by Desiree, she pulls both brothers into an uncertain, captivating adventure, where family responsibility clashes with the intoxicating allure of love and danger.