Isabel Allende

Isabel Allende Llona is a renowned Chilean-American author known for her magical realist novels.

Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she began her career as a journalist before finding success as a novelist.

Her works often draw from her own experiences and focus on strong female characters, blending elements of myth and reality.

Allende's debut novel, The House of the Spirits, established her as a leading voice in Latin American literature.

She has since written numerous bestselling books, lectured widely, and taught at several U.S. colleges.

Allende became a U.S. citizen in 2003 and currently resides in California with her husband.