Calcutta

The main character encounters an Italian rug merchant in Calcutta who suggests he flee to the island of Villings.

Rabaul

The main character leaves from Rabaul in a borrowed row boat to flee to the island of Villings to avoid prosecution.

Villings Island

Villings Island is the island where the protagonist in the beginning story of "The Invention of Morel" has escaped to. The island was said to be home to a deadly disease, so deadly that not even pirates would visit the island.

Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas, Venezuela is the birthplace and childhood of the protagonist. Venezuelan authorities are after him for crimes he allegedly committed.

The Invention

Morel, who is a scientist, invented a device that captures the images of people—their conversations and activities—for eternity. Unlike a video of a person, the invention captures the complete image of the person including his...