"Allende has created a masterpiece of historical fiction that is passionate, adventurous, and brilliantly insightful. . . . suspenseful and surprising."--Denver Post From the revered New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and A Long Petal of the Sea comes a passionate tale of one young woman's quest to save her lover, set against the chaos, greed, and promise of the 1849 California Gold Rush. Raised in the British colony of Valparaíso, Chile, English orphan Eliza Sommers meets and falls in love with the wildly inappropriate Joaquín Andieta, a lowly clerk with ambitious dreams. When gold is discovered in the hills of northern California. Chileans, including Joaquín, head north to seek their fortune. Eliza, pregnant with Joaquín's child, leaves behind everything she knows to follow her lover. In the rough-and-tumble world of San Francisco, Eliza must navigate a society dominated by greedy men. But with the help of her natural spirit and a good friend, Chinese doctor Tao Chi'en, Eliza soon comes to discover that her search for love has become a quest of personal freedom.
Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende is a Chilean author known for her magical realism and passionate storytelling. Her most notable works include "The House of the Spirits," "Eva Luna," and "Paula." Allende's writing often explores themes of love, family, and politics, drawing inspiration from her own experiences and Latin American history. She has had a significant impact on the literary genre of magical realism, blending elements of fantasy with reality to create vivid and captivating narratives. "The House of the Spirits" is Allende's most famous work, a sweeping saga that has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be celebrated for its rich characters and lyrical prose. Allende's contributions to literature have earned her international acclaim and a devoted readership worldwide.
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