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Daughter Of Fortune

A Novel
By Isabel Allende
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Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende is a historical fiction novel that follows the journey of Eliza Sommers, a young woman from Chile, as she travels to California during the Gold Rush in search of love and adventure. The story explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. Through Eliza's experiences, Allende weaves a rich tapestry of multicultural encounters set in the 19th century.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to epic tales of love and adventure set against a richly detailed historical backdrop. The story unfolds during the California Gold Rush and follows a determined heroine on a transformative journey, exploring themes of identity and self-discovery. It's an intriguing blend of historical fiction and personal growth that captivates with its vivid characters and compelling narrative.

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Daughter Of Fortune

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“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.

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Daughter Of Fortune by Isabel Allende has been praised for its rich narrative and vibrant historical detail. Reviews often highlight the book's captivating blend of romance, adventure, and social commentary set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush. Allende's storytelling has been appreciated for its strong character development and compelling depiction of complex themes such as identity and destiny.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063021747

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperVia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 496

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Isabel Allende

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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