One of South America’s leading contemporary novelists, Milton Hatoum has retold an Amazonian legend involving squandered fortunes, mysterious alluring women, violence and love in “Orphans of Eldorado”. He talks to Harriett Gilbert about his love for The Amazon and his relaxed approach to writing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p0063zdv/The_Strand_The_Strand_Friday_12th_February_2010