Synopsis This immensely popular, lushly romantic epic tale of an orphaned girl who rises from rags to riches is one of Allende's richest fantasies, reinforcing her reputation as one of Latin America's best storytellers and a celebrated writer in both the feminist and magical-realist traditions.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1988-09-01 |
Publisher's Note A servant woman relates the tale of her life and of the landowners, emigres, urchins, guerilla leaders, entertainers, eccentrics, and refugees who instruct and transform her.
Industry Reviews "An epic tale..." Stone
"A bittersweet romance... [from] the most celebrated woman writer of Latin America... A page-turner." Stone
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