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About the book isabel allendes daughter of fortune her first work of fiction in six years is a rich and spirited historical novel. Isabel allende, chilean american writer in the magic realist tradition who was one of the first successful women novelists from latin america. May 02, 2006 isabel allende is the author of nine novels, translated into more than twentyseven languages, including the new york times bestsellers ines of my soul, portrait in sepia, and daughter of fortune. Isabel allendes daughter of fortune her first work of fiction in six years.

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