Violeta

Name: Violeta
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781526648365
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'Storytelling at its best' – Woman & Home

By Isabel Allende

4.03

( 90,432 ratings, 9,975 reviews)

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Violeta by Isabel Allende is a sweeping historical fiction novel following the life of a woman named Violeta, born in 1920 and witnessing a century of upheavals and changes. Through letters to a loved one, Violeta recounts her experiences, loves, and losses against the backdrop of significant events in South American history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to captivating family sagas and historic events, all told through the perspective of a compelling, resilient female protagonist. Its rich narrative spans significant moments of the 20th century, making it a vivid and emotional journey.

Violeta

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THE NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR ISABEL ALLENDE, THE WIND KNOWS MY NAME, IS OUT NOW

Epic, beautifully crafted... Gripping from start to finish DAILY TELEGRAPH

A must for historical fiction lovers COUNTRY AND TOWNHOUSE

A new novel by Isabel Allende is always a treat DAILY MAIL

One extraordinary woman.

One hundred years of history.

One unforgettable story.

Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first daughter in a family of five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events. The ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth.

Told in the form of a letter to someone Violeta loves above all others, this is the story of a hundred-year life – of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Bearing witness to a century of history, it is a life shaped by the fight for women's rights, the rise and fall of tyrants and, ultimately, not one but two pandemics.

Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination and sense of humour will carry her through a lifetime of upheaval, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional.

READERS LOVE Violeta

'Allende is truly a master of storytelling ... I didn’t want to reach the end' *

'A tour de force ... Stunning' *

'Beautifully written and intensely dramatic ... I loved every word' *

'Spellbinding, captivating and absorbing' *

'One of my favourite authors … I always find myself completely drawn into her richly detailed narratives' *

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Isabel Allende’s Violeta is praised as gripping, moving, and convincing, showcasing the author's masterful storytelling. The book offers a vibrant and compelling prose, presenting a moving exploration of the pains and freedoms of being an outsider. It is described as full of life, undemanding yet enjoyable. Readers are captured by its breakneck pace and dramatic historical context, spanning two pandemics and featuring vivid characters and political upheavals. This sweeping saga is highly recommended for historical fiction lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526648365

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Born in Peru and raised in Chile, Isabel Allende is the author of a number of bestselling and critically acclaimed books, including A Long Petal of the Sea, The House of the Spirits, Of Love and Shadows, Eva Luna, The Stories of Eva Luna and Paula. Her books have been translated into more than forty-two languages and have sold more than 77 million copies worldwide. She lives in California.