The Stories of Eva Luna

By: Isabel Allende

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Synopsis: Told in the voice of Isabel Allende&’s beloved character Eva Luna, a &“distinctive, powerful, and haunting&” (Los Angeles Times) collection of short fiction by one of the most iconic and acclaimed writers of our time.Eva Luna is a young woman whose powers as a storyteller bring her friendship and love. Lying in bed with her European lover, refugee and journalist Rolf Carlé, Eva answers his request for a story &“you have never told anyone before&” with these twenty-three samples of her vibrant artistry. Interweaving the real and the magical, she explores love, vengeance, compassion, and the strengths of women, creating a world that is at once poignantly familiar and intriguingly new. Rendered in her sumptuously imagined, uniquely magical style, The Stories of Eva Luna is the cornerstone of Allende&’s work. This treasure trove of brilliantly crafted stories is a superb example of a writer working at the height of her powers.