Hija De La Fortuna by Isabel Allende
Set in the mid-19th century, this captivating novel follows the journey of Eliza Sommers, a young Chilean woman raised in the British colony of Valparaíso. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with Joaquín Andieta, a passionate revolutionary who disappears to seek his fortune in the California Gold Rush. Determined to find him, Eliza embarks on a daring adventure across continents, disguising herself as a boy and confronting the challenges of a new world. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and independence, ultimately redefining her identity and destiny amidst the backdrop of cultural and social upheaval.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- Chilean
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- Spanish
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