anco by Henri Charrière

Banco is the sequel to Henri Charrière’s legendary memoir Papillon. After escaping from the brutal French penal colonies in South America, Charrière begins a new life of freedom in Venezuela. But freedom doesn’t come easy — he dives headfirst into risky adventures, from smuggling and gambling to gold mining and even bank heists, all in search of fortune and redemption.

Through raw storytelling, Charrière shares his relentless pursuit of survival, love, and meaning, while reflecting on crime, justice, and the price of freedom. Banco is both a thrilling adventure and a powerful testament to resilience.