Violeta : 'Storytelling at Its Best' – Woman & Home

THE NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR ISABEL ALLENDE, THE WIND KNOWS MY NAME, IS OUT NOW _______________ ' Epic, beautifully crafted . . . Gripping from start to finish' DAILY TELEGRAPH ' A must for historical fiction lovers' COUNTRY AND TOWNHOUSE 'A new novel by Isabel Allende is always a treat' DAILY MAIL _______________ One extraordinary woman. One hundred years of history. One unforgettable story. Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first daughter in a family of five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events. The ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. Told in the form of a letter to someone Violeta loves above all others, this is the story of a hundred-year life – of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Bearing witness to a century of history, it is a life shaped by the fight for women's rights, the rise and fall of tyrants and, ultimately, not one but two pandemics. Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination and sense of humour will carry her through a lifetime of upheaval, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional. READERS LOVE VIOLETA 'Allende is truly a master of storytelling ... I didn't want to reach the end' ***** 'A tour de force ... S tunning' ***** 'Beautifully written and intensely dramatic ... I loved every word' ***** 'Spellbinding, captivating and absorbing' ***** 'One of my favourite authors ... I always find myself completely drawn into her richly detailed narratives' ***** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This sweeping novel from the author of A Long Petal of the Sea tells the epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century. “An immersive saga about a passion-filled life.”— People ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Real Simple, Reader’s Digest Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first girl in a family with five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events, for the ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. Through her father’s prescience, the family will come through that crisis unscathed, only to face a new one as the Great Depression transforms the genteel city life she has known. Her family loses everything and is forced to retreat to a wild and beautiful but remote part of the country. There, she will come of age, and her first suitor will come calling. She tells her story in the form of a letter to someone she loves above all others, recounting times of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Her life is shaped by some of the most important events of history: the fight for women’s rights, the rise and fall of tyrants, and ultimately not one, but two pandemics. Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination, and sense of humor carry her through a lifetime of upheaval, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This sweeping novel from the#160;author of A Long Petal of the Sea tells the epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century. An immersive saga about a passion-filled life. People Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first girl in a family with five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events, for the ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. Through her fathers prescience, the family will come through that crisis unscathed, only to face a new one as the Great Depression transforms the genteel city life she has known. Her family loses everything and is forced to retreat to a wild and beautiful but remote part of the country. There, she will come of age, and her first suitor will come calling. She tells her story in the form of a letter to someone she loves above all others, recounting times of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Her life is shaped by some of the most important events of history: the fight for womens rights, the rise and fall of tyrants, and ultimately not one, but two pandemics. Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination, and sense of humor carry her through a lifetime of upheaval, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional This Sweeping Novel From The New York Times Bestselling Author Of A Long Petal Of The Sea Tells The Epic Story Of Violeta Del Valle, A Woman Whose Life Spans One Hundred Years And Bears Witness To The Greatest Upheavals Of The Twentieth Century. Violeta Comes Into The World On A Stormy Day In 1920, The First Girl In A Family Of Five Boisterous Sons. From The Start, Her Life Will Be Marked By Extraordinary Events, For The Ripples Of The Great War Are Still Being Felt, Even As The Spanish Flu Arrives On The Shores Of Her South American Homeland Almost At The Moment Of Her Birth. Through Her Father's Prescience, The Family Will Come Through That Crisis Unscathed, Only To Face A New One As The Great Depression Transforms The Genteel City Life She Has Known. Her Family Loses All And Is Forced To Retreat To A Wild And Beautiful But Remote Part Of The Country. There, She Will Come Of Age, And Her First Suitor Will Come Calling... She Tells Her Story In The Form Of A Letter To Someone She Loves Above All Others, Recounting Devastating Heartbreak And Passionate Affairs, Times Of Both Poverty And Wealth, Terrible Loss And Immense Joy. Her Life Will Be Shaped By Some Of The Most Important Events Of History: The Fight For Women's Rights, The Rise And Fall Of Tyrants, And, Ultimately, Not One But Two Pandemics. Told Through The Eyes Of A Woman Whose Unforgettable Passion, Determination, And Sense Of Humor Will Carry Her Through A Lifetime Of Upheaval, Isabel Allende Once More Brings Us An Epic That Is Both Fiercely Inspiring And Deeply Emotional. This sweeping novel from the New York Times ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022--Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Business Insider, Marie Claire, Bustle, Ms. Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first girl in a family with five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events, for the ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. Through her father's prescience, the family will come through that crisis unscathed, only to face a new one as the Great Depression transforms the genteel city life she has known. Her family loses everything and is forced to retreat to a wild and beautiful but remote part of the country. There, she will come of age, and her first suitor will come calling. She tells her story in the form of a letter to someone she loves above all others, recounting times of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Her life is shaped by some of the most important events of history: the fight for women's rights, the rise and fall of tyrants, and ultimately not one, but two pandemics. Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination, and sense of humor carry her through a lifetime of upheaval, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional One Extraordinary Woman. One Hundred Years Of History. One Unforgettable Story. Violeta Comes Into The World On A Stormy Day In 1920, The First Daughter In A Family Of Five Boisterous Sons. From The Start, Her Life Is Marked By Extraordinary Events, For The Ripples Of The Great War Are Still Being Felt, Even As The Spanish Flu Arrives On The Shores Of Her South American Homeland Almost At The Moment Of Her Birth. Through Her Father's Prescience, The Family Will Come Through That Crisis Unscathed, Only To Face A New One As The Great Depression Transforms The Genteel City Life She Has Known. Her Family Loses All And Is Forced To Retreat To A Wild And Beautiful But Remote Part Of The Country. There, She Will Come Of Age, And Her First Suitor Will Come Calling. In A Letter To Someone She Loves Above All Others, Violeta Recounts Devastating Heartbreak And Passionate Affairs, Times Of Both Poverty And Wealth, Terrible Loss And Immense Joy, And A Life Shaped By Some Of The Most Important Events Of History: The Fight For Women's Rights, The Rise And Fall Of Tyrants And, Ultimately, Not One But Two Pandemics. Through The Eyes Of A Woman Whose Unforgettable Passion, Determination, And Sense Of Humour Will Carry Her Through A Lifetime Of Upheaval, Isabel Allende Once More Brings Us An Epic That Is Both Fiercely Inspiring And Deeply Emotional. The Sunday Times Bestselling Novel From Literary Legend Isabel Allende 'epic, Beautifully Crafted . . . Gripping From Start To Finish' Daily Telegraph 'a Moving Exploration Of Both The Pain And The Freedom Of Being An Outsider' New Statesman 'a New Novel By Isabel Allende Is Always A Treat' Daily Mail One Extraordinary Woman. One Hundred Years Of History. One Unforgettable Story. Violeta Comes Into The World On A Stormy Day In 1920, The First Daughter In A Family Of Five Boisterous Sons. From The Start, Her Life Is Marked By Extraordinary Events. The Ripples Of The Great War Are Still Being Felt, Even As The Spanish Flu Arrives On The Shores Of Her South American Homeland Almost At The Moment Of Her Birth. Told In The Form Of A Letter To Someone Violeta Loves Above All Others, This Is The Story Of A Hundred-year Life – Of Devastating Heartbreak And Passionate Affairs, Poverty And Wealth, Terrible Loss And Immense Joy. Bearing Witness To A Century Of History, It Is A Life Shaped By The Fight For Women's Rights, The Rise And Fall Of Tyrants And, Ultimately, Not One But Two Pandemics. Through The Eyes Of A Woman Whose Unforgettable Passion, Determination And Sense Of Humour Will Carry Her Through A Lifetime Of Upheaval, Isabel Allende Once More Brings Us An Epic That Is Both Fiercely Inspiring And Deeply Emotional. Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first girl in a family of five boisterous sons. The ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth. As the Great Depression transforms the genteel city life she has known, Violeta's family loses all and is forced to retreat to a wild and beautiful but remote part of the country. She tells her story in the form of a letter to someone she loves above all others, recounting devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, times of both poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Her life will be shaped by some of the most important events of history: the fight for women's rights, the rise and fall of tyrants, and, ultimately, not one but two pandemics. -- adapted from publisher description Violeta de Valle, geboren tijdens de Spaanse grieppandemie, wordt honderd jaar tijdens de Coronapandemie en vertelt hoe ze zich ontwikkelt heeft van een eigenzinnig meisje tot een geëmancipeerde, sociaal geëngageerde vrouw. NL-ZmNBD La historia de una mujer cuya vida abarca los momentos históricos más relevantes del siglo XX. Desde 1920 -con la llamada «gripe española»- hasta la pandemia de 2020, la vida de Violeta será mucho más que la historia de un siglo.