Ines of My Soul

A Novel

By: Isabel Allende

Narrated by: Isabel Allende, Alma Cuervo

“Powerfully evocative. . . . Allende is at her best here; spinning words like spells, enthralling the reader with surreal visions of the New World.”— Newsweek

A passionate epic of love, freedom, and conquest, based on historical events, from the New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and A Long Petal of the Sea.

Though she was born into poverty, Inés Suárez, a seamstress in sixteenth-century Spain, embodies the same restless hope and opportunism that fuels her nation’s conquest of the Americas.

Learning that her shiftless husband has vanished, Inés uses his disappearance to embark on her own adventure. It is a journey will lead her to Pedro de Valdivia—a conquistador who becomes the first royal governor of Chile—and to a love that not only changes her life but the course of history.

Chilean Historic Saga

Another brilliant book by Isabelle Allende. A history of the violent taking of the land by the Spanish. It is a story of tragedy, triumph and sadness narrated by a heroine.

The courge of a woman in the 16th century when women were not taken seriously and her amazing accomplishments

Learning so much about the history of Chile. I love everything I have read by Isabel Allende . This book was no exception.

Great from start to finish, perfect audible pandemic escape

Loved this historical fiction! It was perfect for my day to day pandemic routine: cook, clean & care for kids & hubby. I was transported to Chile in the 1500’s & was there with Ines for it all! Thank you for well written book and excellent audible performance, can’t imagine getting through 2020 without you all!

Not her best but lovely

A bit tedious long story. But a Allende is Allende she touched a lot of human conflicts and conditions, so it’s easy to connect with her. Great narratress

History of Chile?

I have no idea if the historical details in this book are actually true, but I found it interesting. Interesting and brutal. We are preparing to go on our 4th trip to South America and I know how horribly the people were treated as the Spanish conquered Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. Much of the book rings true.

I think you would need to want to read this book if going to Chile as I am. I’m not sure it’s a book people would just pick up to read. I think the translation leaves much to be desired and the reader, though accurate in her pronunciation of all things Spanish, is quite boring.