Daughter of Fortune follows Eliza Sommers, a young Chilean woman raised in British colonial society, who embarks on a journey to California during the Gold Rush to find her lover, Joaquin Andieta. Along the way, she is aided by Tao Chi’en, a Chinese doctor who becomes her companion.
Isabel Allende weaves a rich historical tapestry filled with cultural diversity, adventure, and the search for identity. Eliza’s journey of self-discovery challenges traditional gender roles and offers a powerful narrative about love, freedom, and destiny.
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