Isabel Allende — Eva Luna

Penguin Books Ltd 2009 Paperback, 288pp. In her opulent novel, Eva Luna, Isabel Allende uses exquisite prose to describe the survival of a young Latin American woman whose powers as a storyteller bring her friendship and love, during a time of political unrest in South America.Born in the back room of the mansion where her mother is a servant, the enchanting Eva Luna defies oppression by telling stories to a series of vibrant characters. (ISBN: 9780141045559). Mint.