'The Interview': Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society

Set in 1866 San Francisco, the novel follows Emilia del Valle, the daughter of an Irish nun and a Chilean aristocrat, as she defies societal norms to become a journalist. Using a male pseudonym, she publishes fiction before transitioning to investigative reporting. Partnered with colleague Eric Whelan, she travels to Chile to cover the civil war, confronts her estranged father, and navigates love and danger amidst the conflict.

Escrito como una forma de exorcizar la muerte, 'Paula' es un poderoso relato autobiográfico que explora el pasado y cuestiona a los dioses. La obra combina elementos reales, mágicos y espirituales, creando una historia conmovedora y hermosa que recorre desde el dolor hasta la risa. Isabel Allende comenzó a escribir este libro mientras cuidaba a su hija en el hospital, contándole la historia de su familia para que no se sintiera perdida al despertar.

The House of the Spirits is a family saga that spans three generations of the Trueba family, set against the backdrop of an unnamed Latin American country's turbulent history, widely recognized as Chile. The novel explores the lives of Esteban Trueba, the volatile and proud patriarch; Clara, his mystical and clairvoyant wife; their daughter Blanca, and her granddaughter Alba. The story delves into themes of class conflict, political upheaval, and the cyclical nature of violence and love within the family. It culminates in a crisis that pits the patriarch against his beloved granddaughter during a military coup, reflecting the broader social and political changes in the country[1][3][5].