Rendered in her sumptuously imagined, uniquely magical style, The Stories of Eva Luna is the cornerstone of Allendes work. 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. Lying in bed with her European lover, refugee and journalist Rolf Carl, Eva answers his request for a story you have never told anyone before with these twenty-three samples of her vibrant artistry. Book Synopsis Told in the voice of Isabel Allendes 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. About the Book For the first time in trade paperback, this collection, narrated by one of Allendes most memorable characters, magnificently illustrates the universal themes and evocative ideas that have made the author a leading voice in contemporary fiction.
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