Description
Isabel Allende's astonishing debut novel, *The House of the Spirits*, is a sweeping family saga that chronicles the tumultuous lives of the Trueba family across four generations. Set against the backdrop of an unnamed Latin American country's turbulent political history, the narrative masterfully blends magical realism with historical fiction. The story is populated by unforgettable characters, from the clairvoyant matriarch Clara to the passionate and willful Alba, whose lives are intertwined with love, loss, and the echoes of the past. Allende's vibrant prose brings to life a world where family secrets, political upheaval, and the supernatural converge, culminating in a powerful exploration of resilience and the enduring bonds of kinship.
Available Editions
paperback
Dial Press
Published Jan 1, 2005
433 pages
ISBN: 9780553383805
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First Published
1982
Language
spa
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