“She was considered timid and morose. Only in the country, her skin tanned by the sun and her belly full of ripe fruit, running through the fields with Pedro Tercero, was she smiling and happy. Her mother said that that was the real Blanca, and that the other one, the one back in the city, was a Blanca in hibernation.”
Quote by Isabel Allende
Work
The House of the Spirits: A Novel
Isabel Allende's 'The House of the Spirits' is a sweeping narrative that delves into the lives of the Trueba family, set against the backdrop of political turmoil in Latin America. The story spans several decades, following the lives of Clara and Esteban Trueba and their descendants, highlighting themes of love, power, and destiny. more
Author
Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende, born on August 2, 1942, is a renowned Chilean writer known for her magical realism style. Her works have gained widespread popularity, with notable titles including 'Love in the Time of Cholera' and 'The House of the Spirits'. more
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