A magnificent sweeping tale from the international bestselling author of 'The House of the Spirits'. Set in Anglophile Chile and goldrush California during the middle years of the nineteenth century, this magnificent romance tells the story of English foundling Eliza Sommers who grows up in the bustling entrepot of Valparaiso. Eliza is a spirited, sparky and ambitious romantic who becomes embroiled in a forbidden love affair with the charismatic but capricious Joaquin Andieta. When he disappears suddenly for California, and the promise of riches that rumours of gold strikes have brought him, she can but follow after him! / Historical fiction at its best -- 'Daughter of Fortune' is a epic story of romance and adventure from one of the world's most talented and renown bestselling authors. / 'Daughter of Fortune' has sold over 161,000 copies in the UK since publication. / Author expected in the UK on publication. / Competition: Joanna Trollope, Anne Tyler, Gabriel Garcia Marquez
A magnificent sweeping tale from the international bestselling author of ‘The House of the Spirits’.
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A magnificent sweeping tale from the international bestselling author of 'The House of the Spirits'. Set in Anglophile Chile and goldrush California during the middle years of the nineteenth century, this magnificent romance tells the story of English foundling Eliza Sommers who grows up in the bustling entrepot of Valparaiso. Eliza is a spirited, sparky and ambitious romantic who becomes embroiled in a forbidden love affair with the charismatic but capricious Joaquin Andieta. When he disappears suddenly for California, and the promise of riches that rumours of gold strikes have brought him, she can but follow after him! / Historical fiction at its best -- 'Daughter of Fortune' is a epic story of romance and adventure from one of the world's most talented and renown bestselling authors. / 'Daughter of Fortune' has sold over 161,000 copies in the UK since publication. / Author expected in the UK on publication. / Competition: Joanna Trollope, Anne Tyler, Gabriel Garcia Marquez
A magnificent sweeping tale from the international bestselling author of ‘The House of the Spirits’.
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A magnificent sweeping tale from the international bestselling author of ‘The House of the Spirits’.
Set in Anglophile Chile and goldrush California during the middle years of the nineteenth century, this magnificent romance tells the story of English foundling Eliza Sommers who grows up in the bustling entrepot of Valparaiso. Eliza is a spirited, sparky and ambitious romantic who becomes embroiled in a forbidden love affair with the charismatic but capricious Joaquin Andieta. When he disappears suddenly for California, and the promise of riches that rumours of gold strikes have brought him, she can but follow after him…
Critic Reviews
“'As broad ranging and lyrical as The House of the Spirits.' Daily Telegraph 'A masterpiece of historical fiction.' New York Times 'An extravagant tale by a gifted storyteller whose spell brings to life the 19th century world…Entertaining and well paced…compelling.' Los Angeles Times 'It is packed with incident, rushing from one highly coloured scene to the next … If you like your passions grand and your views panoramic, then Daughter of Fortune will be irresistible…you'll find it hard not to be beguiled by the charm and ingenuity of Allende's storytelling.' The Times”
'As broad ranging and lyrical as "The House of the Spirits."' Daily Telegraph 'A masterpiece of historical fiction.' New York Times 'An extravagant tale by a gifted storyteller whose spell brings to life the 19th century world!Entertaining and well paced!compelling.' Los Angeles Times 'It is packed with incident, rushing from one highly coloured scene to the next ! If you like your passions grand and your views panoramic, then "Daughter of Fortune" will be irresistible!you'll find it hard not to be beguiled by the charm and ingenuity of Allende's storytelling.' The Times
About the Author
Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya"s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California.
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A magnificent sweeping tale from the international bestselling author of 'The House of the Spirits'. Set in Anglophile Chile and goldrush California during the middle years of the nineteenth century, this magnificent romance tells the story of English foundling Eliza Sommers who grows up in the bustling entrepot of Valparaiso. Eliza is a spirited, sparky and ambitious romantic who becomes embroiled in a forbidden love affair with the charismatic but capricious Joaquin Andieta. When he disappears suddenly for California, and the promise of riches that rumours of gold strikes have brought him, she can but follow after him...
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