Set in Anglophile Chile and goldrush California during the middle years of the 19th century, a tale of how Eliza Sommers becomes embroiled in a forbidden love affair with the charismatic, but capricious Joaquin Andieta. When he disappears suddenly for California, she follows him.
Izabela Aljende Books
Isabel Allende is a Chilean-American novelist writing in the tradition of magic realism, recognized as one of Latin America's first successful women novelists. Her narratives often draw from personal experiences, centering on the lives of women and skillfully interweaving myth with reality. Allende masterfully blends historical events with family sagas, crafting rich and compelling storytelling. Her distinctive style and profound understanding of the human psyche establish her as a significant voice in contemporary world literature.
