Based on real people and events, Isabel Allende's Inés of My Soul is an epic novel in which the breath of love offers respite from the harshness, violence, and cruelty of an unforgettable historical moment.
Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez (1507-1580) was a young and humble seamstress who set sail from Europe to the New World in search of her husband, who had disappeared along with his dreams of glory on the other side of the Atlantic. What she didn't expect was that she would become one of the key figures in the conquest of Chile, a fact that history insists on neglecting.
However, on her grand journey, Inés doesn't find her husband in America, but rather a great love: Pedro de Valdivia, Francisco Pizarro's field master. Alongside him, Inés faces the risks and uncertainties of the conquest and founding of the new city of Santiago. As a result, their journey of tireless struggle will change their lives forever.
Through the dense narrative of today's most famous Latin American writer, it's confirmed that reality can be as surprising as the best fiction—and equally captivating. In Inés of My Soul , Isabel Allende once again demonstrates her gift for creating strong and complex female characters, while simultaneously rethinking official history from a new perspective. In short, beautifully written, it's a must-read for adventure lovers and those always seeking new stories.