The sensational sequel to Papillon. Banco continues the adventures of Henri Charriere
- nicknamed Papillon
- in Venezuela where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape & imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man Charriere is soon involved in hair-raiding exploits with goldminers gamblers bank-robbers & revolutionaries
- robbing & being robbed his lust for life as strong as ever. He also runs night clubs in Caracas until an earthquake ruins him in 1967
- when he decides to write the book that brings his international fame.