Bel Canto: Annotated EditionFirst published in 2001, Bel Canto is possibly Ann Patchetts most beloved novel. Set in an unnamed South American country, at the home of the vice president, it is the story of a lavish birthday party honoring Mr. Hosokawa, a powerful Japanese businessman. Roxanne Coss, operas most revered soprano, has enthralled the international guests with a mesmerizing performance. The evening is perfectuntil a band of gun wielding terrorists takes the entire