My Name Is Emilia del Valle

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this “stunning” (People), “riveting” (Entertainment Weekly) historical novel, a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.“All of Allende’s books, My Name Is Emilia del Valle included, have the epic feel of a major Hollywood film.”—Associated PressIn San Francisco in 1866, an Irish nun, abandoned following a torrid relationship with a Chilean aristocrat, gives birth to a daughter named Emilia del Valle. Raised by a loving stepfather, Emilia grows into an independent thinker and a self-sufficient young woman.

"Stunning."--PEOPLE

"Riveting."--Entertainment Weekly

"A deeply researched historical adventure, excavating both romantic and journalistic exploits with verve and passion . . . The upheaval that Emilia del Valle recounts in 1891 is our clarion call in 2025."--The Washington Post

"Bestselling author Isabel Allende has crafted yet another spellbinding narrative in My Name Is Emilia del Valle, a historical novel about self-discovery, ambition, and destiny."--Harper's Bazaar"Isabel Allende never fails to deliver on the sweeping and spellbinding front. Her latest historical novel is about an ambitious young aspiring writer who goes after her dreams--much like Allende herself did."--Today"Thrilling and revelatory . . . Allende's writing is as lush as ever . . . The author's legions of fans will love this."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"All of Allende's books . . . have the epic feel of a major Hollywood film."--Associated Press"Moving."--Booklist

"A swashbuckling tale of the life and adventures of a young woman born in San Francisco in the 1860s. Emilia's story is exciting, empowering, and inherently feminist."--Shelf Awareness

"An action-packed, brightly detailed historical novel."--Kirkus Reviews"Emilia del Valle dares to forge her own path and break the rules set for women, and in doing so finds herself on a dangerous journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she believes to be true."--Kristin Hannah, author of The Women"A captivating novel of love and war from one of our most revered storytellers."--Kate Morton, author of Homecoming"Isabel Allende is one of the great storytellers of our time. Her books are multilayered, deeply magical, and unputdownable--and they always touch the heart. They're quite simply beautiful. My Name is Emilia del Valle is a spellbinding masterpiece. I really loved it."--Santa Montefiore, author of The Girl in the Castle"Anyone who is a fan of historical fiction should look no further. . . . If you have ever read a Kristin Hannah book or think you might enjoy historical fiction, Allende is here for you."--Her Campus"In this spellbinding historical novel . . . a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father--and herself."--The Nerd Daily