Description
Discover the breathtaking journey of resilience and love in 'A Long Petal of the Sea' by Isabel Allende. This bestselling novel, featured in The Sunday Times and New York Times, transports readers from the tragedies of the Spanish Civil War to the enchanting landscapes of Chile, as it weaves a powerful tapestry of human experience across generations. Join Victor Dalmau, a young doctor, and his sister-in-law Roser, a talented pianist, on their harrowing escape from war-torn Barcelona. Their voyage on a ship chartered by the illustrious poet Pablo Neruda marks the beginning of an unforgettable tale filled with ambition, heart, and the quest for freedom. This historical fiction masterpiece explores themes of exile, hope, and belonging, compelling readers to witness the struggles against oppression and the triumph of the human spirit. Make 'A Long Petal of the Sea' a part of your literary collection and experience the rich characters and poignant storytelling that only Allende can deliver. Perfect for fans of impactful narratives and for those who cherish powerful love stories that endure through time. Order now to dive into this extraordinary literary odyssey and enjoy fast shipping across New Zealand!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526615947
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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'A powerful love story spanning generations - Full of ambition and humanity' - Sunday Times
'One of the strongest and most affecting works in Allende's long career' - New York Times Book Review
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On September 3, 1939, the day of the Spanish exiles' splendid arrival in Chile, the Second World War broke out in Europe.
Victor Dalmau is a young doctor when he is caught up in the Spanish Civil War, a tragedy that leaves his life and the fate of his country forever changed. Together with his sister-in-law, the pianist Roser, he is forced out of his beloved Barcelona and into exile.
When opportunity to seek refuge arises, they board a ship chartered by the poet Pablo Neruda to Chile, the promised 'long petal of sea and wine and snow'. There, they find themselves enmeshed in a rich web of characters who come together in love and tragedy over the course of four generations, destined to witness the battle between freedom and repression as it plays out across the world.
A masterful work of historical fiction that soars from the Spanish Civil War to the rise and fall of Pinochet, A Long Petal of the Sea is Isabel Allende at the height of her powers.
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'A masterful work of historical fiction about hope, exile and belonging' - Independent Online
'A defiantly warm and funny novel, by somebody who has earned the ri
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526615947
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
_______________
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
_______________
'A powerful love story spanning generations - Full of ambition and humanity' - Sunday Times
'One of the strongest and most affecting works in Allende's long career' - New York Times Book Review
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On September 3, 1939, the day of the Spanish exiles' splendid arrival in Chile, the Second World War broke out in Europe.
Victor Dalmau is a young doctor when he is caught up in the Spanish Civil War, a tragedy that leaves his life and the fate of his country forever changed. Together with his sister-in-law, the pianist Roser, he is forced out of his beloved Barcelona and into exile.
When opportunity to seek refuge arises, they board a ship chartered by the poet Pablo Neruda to Chile, the promised 'long petal of sea and wine and snow'. There, they find themselves enmeshed in a rich web of characters who come together in love and tragedy over the course of four generations, destined to witness the battle between freedom and repression as it plays out across the world.
A masterful work of historical fiction that soars from the Spanish Civil War to the rise and fall of Pinochet, A Long Petal of the Sea is Isabel Allende at the height of her powers.
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'A masterful work of historical fiction about hope, exile and belonging' - Independent Online
'A defiantly warm and funny novel, by somebody who has earned the ri