Portrait in Sepia: A Novel By ISABEL ALLENDE -paperback- 🆕
New York Times Bestselling Author ISABEL ALLENDE A Novel PORTRAIT IN SEPIA Experience the gripping coming-of-age novel, Portrait in Sepia. Follow the life of Aurora del Valle as she grapples with a mysterious family legacy and unravels the secrets of her past. Through captivating prose, Allende paints a vivid portrait of a woman's journey of self-discovery. “Spectacular story-telling . . . the author’s elaborate skill in weaving intimate emotional detail into the broad canvas of history is in fantastic display.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution A spellbinding family saga—a sequel to Daughter of Fortune—from the bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and A Long Petal of the Sea. After suffering a brutal trauma, Aurora del Valle cannot remember the first five years of her life. Raised by her ambitious grandmother, the regal Paulina del Valle, she enjoys a life of privilege. Yet nothing offers protection from the horrible nightmares that torment her. When she is betrayed by the man she loves, Aurora, bereft and alone, decides to unravel the tangled mystery of her past.  An epic story rich with historical detail, infused with atmosphere, and intimate in its probing of human character, Portrait in Sepia is vintage Isabel Allende: a story that illuminates the complexity of family ties and the heart of a strong and unforgettable woman. Publisher‏: ‎ HarperVia; Reissue edition (June 30, 2020) Language‏: ‎ English Paperback‏: ‎ 400 pages ISBN-10‏: ‎ 0063021730 ISBN-13‏: ‎ 978-0063021730 Lexile measure‏: ‎ 1280L Item Weight: ‎ 10.8 ounces Dimensions‏: ‎ 5.31 x 0.9 x 8 inches About the author Isabel Allende Born in Peru and raised in Chile, Isabel Allende is the author of The House of the Spirits, Daughter of Fortune, Paula, My Invented Country and The Japanese Lover. Her books have been translated into more than 35 languages and have sold over 65 million copies worldwide. The Japanese Lover was an international and New York Times bestseller. She lives in California.