My Name Is Emilia del Valle

“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

“With her signature lyrical prose, Allende explores themes of love, self-discovery, and resilience, crafting an emotional tapestry that will captivate readers.”—AL DÍA