Portrait in Sepia
by Isabel Allende, Margaret Sayers Peden
Portrait in Sepia by Isabel Allende, Margaret Sayers Peden holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 21.6K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 336 pages.
About Portrait in Sepia
"Portrait in Sepia is the best book Allende has published in the United States since her first novel of nearly two decades ago, The House of the Spirits.” —Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World “Portrait in Sepia tightens the weave of a multigenerational fantasy as complete and inspiring as the real world it parallels … Allende’s enchanting historical universe keeps expanding and Portrait in Sepia is a new galactic jewel.” —Chicago TribuneA sequel to Daughter of Fortune, New York Times bestselling author, Isabel Allende, continues her magic with this spellbinding family saga set against war and economic hardship.Aurora del Valle suffers a brutal trauma that erases from her mind all recollection of the first five years of her life. Raised by her ambitious grandmother, the regal and commanding Paulina del Valle, she grows up in a privileged environment, free of the limitations that circumscribe the lives of women at that time, but tormented by horrible nightmares. When she is forced to recognize her betrayal at the hands of the man she loves, and to cope with the resulting solitude, she decides to explore the mystery of her past.Portrait in Sepia is an extraordinary achievement: richly detailed, epic in scope, intimate in its probing of human character, and thrilling in the way it illuminates the complexity of family ties.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Isabel Allende, Margaret Sayers Peden |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,649 |
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What genre is Portrait in Sepia?
Portrait in Sepia is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Portrait in Sepia worth reading?
Based on 21.6K reader ratings, Portrait in Sepia has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Portrait in Sepia?
Portrait in Sepia has 336 pages.
Who wrote Portrait in Sepia?
Portrait in Sepia was written by Isabel Allende, Margaret Sayers Peden. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for Portrait in Sepia?
The ISBN-13 for Portrait in Sepia is 9780060898490.0.
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