Violeta

The Wind Knows My Name, the new novel from bestselling author Isabel Allende, 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

In Violeta, Isabel Allende introduces us to a protagonist who lives through one hundred years of extraordinary history from her birth in 1920 until her passing. Violeta comes into the world during a treacherous storm, the only daughter among five rambunctious brothers. Her South American homeland is still reeling from the aftermath of the Great War, even as the Spanish flu makes its deadly arrival around the time of Violeta's birth.

The novel is narrated in the form of an intimate letter to a loved one, allowing readers to truly connect with Violeta's voice and experiences. Over the course of the novel, Violeta lives through the profound events of a century: she witnesses war, survives the hardships of poverty, and rejoices in the fortunes of wealth. She navigates through passionate love affairs, endures heartbreaking losses, and bears witness to significant historical movements, such as the fight for women’s rights. Violeta’s life is also punctuated by the presence of not one, but two devastating pandemics.

Through Violeta’s eyes, Isabel Allende masterfully chronicles the turbulent and transformative events that shaped the 20th century. Her resilience, spirit, passion, and sense of humour shine through every page, making her story not only inspiring but deeply moving.

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” ★★★★★

Once again, Allende brings her impeccable storytelling and powerful prose to forefront, creating a narrative that is as epic as it is intimate. Violeta is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who appreciates a thoroughly engaging, emotional journey through a century of human experience.