Daughter of Fortune
by Isabel Allende0 ratings0 reviews
In 'Daughter of Fortune,' a tale of passion, adventure, and self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush. Eliza Sommers, an orphan raised in Chile, follows her lover Joaquin Andieta to the newfound world of gold fever-ridden California. As she searches for Joaquin, her journey morphs into a quest for her own identity and liberty. With the aid of Tao Chi'en, a Chinese doctor, Eliza carves out an unconventional life amidst the chaos of gold-crazed fortune-seekers and pioneers. Her pursuit of romantic fulfillment evolves, revealing the multifaceted nature of love and marking the conquest of her personal freedom.
- Historical
- Fiction
- Romance
- Adventure
- Freedom
- Immigration
- Gold-Rush