Daughter's Fortune: A Novel

Isabel Allende has created a masterpiece of historical fiction that is passionate, adventurous, and brilliantly insightful, hailed as "suspenseful and surprising" by the Denver Post. The revered New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and A Long Petal of the Sea returns with a captivating 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. Pregnant with Joaquín's child, Eliza leaves behind everything she knows to follow her lover to the rough-and-tumble world of San Francisco.

In the bustling city, 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, she soon discovers that her search for love has become a quest of personal freedom. As Eliza embarks on this journey, she finds herself at the heart of a turbulent time, where the promise of untold riches collides with the harsh realities of a land in the throes of transformation.

Allende's masterful storytelling weaves a tapestry of love, loss, and the pursuit of independence, set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush. Through Eliza's eyes, readers are immersed in the vibrant and ever-changing world of San Francisco, where fortunes are made and dreams are both realized and shattered.

With her signature blend of lyrical prose and compelling characters, Allende masterfully captures the essence of this pivotal moment in history, where the promise of a new life and the pursuit of personal freedom collide. Readers will be swept away by Eliza's journey, which is both a timeless love story and a timely exploration of the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.

Allende's latest work is a testament to her enduring literary prowess, cementing her place as one of the most acclaimed and beloved authors of our time. Captivating, evocative, and deeply moving, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who appreciates the power of the written word to transport and transform.

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