tags) Want more? You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Inés of My Soul (Spanish: Inés del alma mía) is a 2020 historical drama streaming television series produced by RTVE, Boomerang TV, and Chilevisión based on the historical novel of the same name by Isabel Allende.The filming of the series began on 2 September 2019, and concluded in December 2019. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits.Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California. Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019. This story has everything, love, romance, friendship, abandonment, courage, determination, injustice, horror, violence, you name it. Unable to add item to List. Whilst both The house of spirits and Of love and shadows deal with the recent history of South America this early history just does not have the immediacy or interest. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. has been added to your Cart. by Isabel Allende. Still, it was a pretty fascinating look at the way the Spanish conquered the Americas and the way they treated the natives and vice versa. Read this book! Allende's writing is lyrical, filled with details that make the reader belief they are right there. . Somehow, though, the amatory aspects of the novel seem more imposed on the great historical events than flowing naturally out of them. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. We found no such entries for this book title. "The Haunting of Brynn Wilder" by Wendy Webb. This is an incredible read. Valdivia was indignant about the stupidity of the Spaniards who were killing off the peoples of the New World. Inés of my soul Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. In Chile, as in Mexico and Peru, the suppression of the natives -- the Mapuche, the Incas, the Aztecs -- was carried out by extraordinarily small bodies of soldiers who fought against astonishing odds: a hundred men or fewer against thousands. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it was a little too bogged down in the battles between the Spanish and the native peoples. This is an incredible read. It is based on a 2006 novel by Isabel Allende. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Found myself skipping to the end. Ines of My Soul Isabel Allende, 2006 HarperCollins 352 pp. Sites like SparkNotes with a Ines of My Soul study guide or cliff notes. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. 352 pages. She narrates about her relationship with Pedro de Valdivia and the obstacles they had to overcome to conquer Chile and found the City of Santiago. ", The relationship between Pedro and Inés is intimate and passionate: "I could not live without him. From the blurb Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez, finds herself condemned to a life of poverty without opportunity as a lowly seamstress. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope: meticulously researched, it engagingly dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel full of the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. He grows more interested in winning other battles and subduing more Indians, and his passion for Inés wanes. Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez, a seamstress, finds herself condemned to a life of hard work without reward or hope for the future. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I am not sure of the exact date of my birth, but according to my mother I was born following the famine and deadly plague that ravaged Spain upon the death of … *Starred Review* Fiction about the conquistador experience in the New World (although a long list does not immediately come to mind) nevertheless can't possibly get better than Allende's treatment of the subject in her latest novel, which is based on the life of a real historical character. Allende's ambition in taking on the novel's big subjects is admirable, but Inés of My Soul -- the title comes from Valdivia's affectionate term for his lover -- does not fulfill it. Hardcover – Deckle Edge, November 7, 2006. The reader is swept along with the passions, trials and tribulations of the Spanish seamstress who ends up helping to 'conquer' Chile. Before that, I had been an insignificant seamstress in Plasencia, like the hundreds and hundreds of hardworking women who came here before and will come after me. Together the lovers will build the new city of Santiago, and they will wage war against the indigenous Chileans—a bloody struggle that will change Inés and Valdivia forever, inexorably pulling each of them toward separate destinies. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Copyright © 2004 Phillips & Nelson Media, Inc. Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés, a seamstress, finds herself condemned to a life of hard work without reward or hope for the future. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It is historical fiction, set in Spain, Peru (where she was born) and Chile (where she grew up) in the 16th century, the time of the Spanish conquest of Central and South America, one of the bloodiest periods in human history. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. On Sale: Now: Spend $49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC.com. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019. As Inés makes her way to Chile, she begins a fiery romance with Pedro de Valdivia, war hero and field marshal to the famed Francisco Pizarro. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. Considering I am from Cuzco and avid reader of the history of my ancestors (both spaniards and Incas)....with a lot of very good friends from Chile...some of them as brave as those great mapuches.....I am so thankful to Isabel Allende for this precious book....I was fascinated about this time travel through my own past.....so many memories and feelings during this adventure....I finished the book with tears in my eyes....such a wonderful gift from Isabel. He is as bloodthirsty as the next conquistador, but he has a more tempered view of what the Spanish are up to than most: "The Chilean Indians called us huincas, which in their language, Mapudungu, means lying people and land thieves. It clearly showed the terrible cruelties of Pizzaro and his brothers to the Incas and the rest of the Indians and the bravery and/or greed of the soldiers who accompanied the leaders to subdue the land. Isabel Angélica Allende Llona (American Spanish: [isaˈβel aˈʝende] (); born in Lima, Peru, 2 August 1942) is a Chilean writer. Ines of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope: meticulously researched, it engagingly dramatizes the known events of Ines Suarez's life, crafting them into a novel full of the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. Very disappointing. Still, it was a pretty fascinating look at the way the Spanish conquered the Americas and the way they treated the natives and vice versa. The reader is swept along with the passions, trials and tribulations of the Spanish seamstress who ends up helping to 'conquer' Chile. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. “Allende…has written her surest work since THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS.” (USA Today). Please try your request again later. That is quite a fascinating story as is the story of Ines, the Spanish woman, who comes to the godforsaken place to search for her missing soldier-husband who deserted her and eventually becomes the first lady of Chile. As a reader, I was made to feel closely connected to the main characters in their joys and struggles. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Another excellent book by Isabel Allende - I have not read most of the books by this Chilean author who now lives in the U.S.A. - many of them are based on her former life and background in South America and offer an insight into another world. In the early years of the conquest of the Americas, Inés Suárez, a seamstress condemned to a life of toil, flees Spain to seek adventure in the New World. She was a survivor in every sense of the word. If Inés of My Soul isn't among Isabel Allende's best novels, it still tells a remarkable, ambitious, and heretofore untold story about one of the first female conquistadors of the New World. This book is about love, passion, perseverance, and atrocious conflict. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope that masterfully dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel rich with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope, written with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Excellent book. My daughter is going to Peru for a school trip. Also, it's written from the perspective of this woman as a very old woman trying to write a memoir of her time, and I didn't think that was a great viewpoint. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. But money and position don't interest Valdivia. No_Favorite. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2012. Ines Suarez was born in golden-age Spain; she traveled to that glittering country's South American empire in search of her husband, who previously had pulled up stakes and booked passage there in search of riches. From Publishers Weekly. I don't often read 'history' books- but I would if they were written as well as this. Print length. A night without being in his arms was torment. A wonderful book with a strong protagonist. Learn more about the program. Please try again. Unfortunately, though, the demands of fidelity to basic historical truth have fettered Allende's imagination more than they have liberated it. . Surviving The Forest: A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on a True Story of a Jewish Hol... “Allende…has written her surest work since THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS.” (USA Today). Excellent book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. Another excellent book by Isabel Allende - I have not read most of the books by this Chilean author who now lives in the U.S.A. - many of them are based on her former life and background in South America and offer an insight into another world. Inés of My Soul (Spanish: Inés del alma mía, 2006) is a historical novel by Chilean author Isabel Allende. Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017. She was a survivor in every sense of the word. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Unable to add item to List. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. But as I started ready I was lost in the book and enjoyed reading her life story. Very interesting in terms of historical fiction, Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2014. All in all it is an excellent book, especially if you are interested in the history of the area. Ines of My Soul. But it's the sixteenth century, the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. 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Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits.Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California. Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019. This story has everything, love, romance, friendship, abandonment, courage, determination, injustice, horror, violence, you name it. Unable to add item to List. Whilst both The house of spirits and Of love and shadows deal with the recent history of South America this early history just does not have the immediacy or interest. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. has been added to your Cart. by Isabel Allende. Still, it was a pretty fascinating look at the way the Spanish conquered the Americas and the way they treated the natives and vice versa. Read this book! Allende's writing is lyrical, filled with details that make the reader belief they are right there. . Somehow, though, the amatory aspects of the novel seem more imposed on the great historical events than flowing naturally out of them. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. We found no such entries for this book title. "The Haunting of Brynn Wilder" by Wendy Webb. This is an incredible read. Valdivia was indignant about the stupidity of the Spaniards who were killing off the peoples of the New World. Inés of my soul Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. In Chile, as in Mexico and Peru, the suppression of the natives -- the Mapuche, the Incas, the Aztecs -- was carried out by extraordinarily small bodies of soldiers who fought against astonishing odds: a hundred men or fewer against thousands. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it was a little too bogged down in the battles between the Spanish and the native peoples. This is an incredible read. It is based on a 2006 novel by Isabel Allende. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Found myself skipping to the end. Ines of My Soul Isabel Allende, 2006 HarperCollins 352 pp. Sites like SparkNotes with a Ines of My Soul study guide or cliff notes. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. 352 pages. She narrates about her relationship with Pedro de Valdivia and the obstacles they had to overcome to conquer Chile and found the City of Santiago. ", The relationship between Pedro and Inés is intimate and passionate: "I could not live without him. From the blurb Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez, finds herself condemned to a life of poverty without opportunity as a lowly seamstress. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope: meticulously researched, it engagingly dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel full of the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. He grows more interested in winning other battles and subduing more Indians, and his passion for Inés wanes. Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez, a seamstress, finds herself condemned to a life of hard work without reward or hope for the future. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I am not sure of the exact date of my birth, but according to my mother I was born following the famine and deadly plague that ravaged Spain upon the death of … *Starred Review* Fiction about the conquistador experience in the New World (although a long list does not immediately come to mind) nevertheless can't possibly get better than Allende's treatment of the subject in her latest novel, which is based on the life of a real historical character. Allende's ambition in taking on the novel's big subjects is admirable, but Inés of My Soul -- the title comes from Valdivia's affectionate term for his lover -- does not fulfill it. Hardcover – Deckle Edge, November 7, 2006. The reader is swept along with the passions, trials and tribulations of the Spanish seamstress who ends up helping to 'conquer' Chile. Before that, I had been an insignificant seamstress in Plasencia, like the hundreds and hundreds of hardworking women who came here before and will come after me. Together the lovers will build the new city of Santiago, and they will wage war against the indigenous Chileans—a bloody struggle that will change Inés and Valdivia forever, inexorably pulling each of them toward separate destinies. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Copyright © 2004 Phillips & Nelson Media, Inc. Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés, a seamstress, finds herself condemned to a life of hard work without reward or hope for the future. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It is historical fiction, set in Spain, Peru (where she was born) and Chile (where she grew up) in the 16th century, the time of the Spanish conquest of Central and South America, one of the bloodiest periods in human history. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. On Sale: Now: Spend $49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC.com. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019. As Inés makes her way to Chile, she begins a fiery romance with Pedro de Valdivia, war hero and field marshal to the famed Francisco Pizarro. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. Considering I am from Cuzco and avid reader of the history of my ancestors (both spaniards and Incas)....with a lot of very good friends from Chile...some of them as brave as those great mapuches.....I am so thankful to Isabel Allende for this precious book....I was fascinated about this time travel through my own past.....so many memories and feelings during this adventure....I finished the book with tears in my eyes....such a wonderful gift from Isabel. He is as bloodthirsty as the next conquistador, but he has a more tempered view of what the Spanish are up to than most: "The Chilean Indians called us huincas, which in their language, Mapudungu, means lying people and land thieves. It clearly showed the terrible cruelties of Pizzaro and his brothers to the Incas and the rest of the Indians and the bravery and/or greed of the soldiers who accompanied the leaders to subdue the land. Isabel Angélica Allende Llona (American Spanish: [isaˈβel aˈʝende] (); born in Lima, Peru, 2 August 1942) is a Chilean writer. Ines of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope: meticulously researched, it engagingly dramatizes the known events of Ines Suarez's life, crafting them into a novel full of the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. Very disappointing. Still, it was a pretty fascinating look at the way the Spanish conquered the Americas and the way they treated the natives and vice versa. The reader is swept along with the passions, trials and tribulations of the Spanish seamstress who ends up helping to 'conquer' Chile. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. “Allende…has written her surest work since THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS.” (USA Today). Please try your request again later. That is quite a fascinating story as is the story of Ines, the Spanish woman, who comes to the godforsaken place to search for her missing soldier-husband who deserted her and eventually becomes the first lady of Chile. As a reader, I was made to feel closely connected to the main characters in their joys and struggles. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Another excellent book by Isabel Allende - I have not read most of the books by this Chilean author who now lives in the U.S.A. - many of them are based on her former life and background in South America and offer an insight into another world. In the early years of the conquest of the Americas, Inés Suárez, a seamstress condemned to a life of toil, flees Spain to seek adventure in the New World. She was a survivor in every sense of the word. If Inés of My Soul isn't among Isabel Allende's best novels, it still tells a remarkable, ambitious, and heretofore untold story about one of the first female conquistadors of the New World. This book is about love, passion, perseverance, and atrocious conflict. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope that masterfully dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel rich with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope, written with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Excellent book. My daughter is going to Peru for a school trip. Also, it's written from the perspective of this woman as a very old woman trying to write a memoir of her time, and I didn't think that was a great viewpoint. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. But money and position don't interest Valdivia. No_Favorite. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2012. Ines Suarez was born in golden-age Spain; she traveled to that glittering country's South American empire in search of her husband, who previously had pulled up stakes and booked passage there in search of riches. From Publishers Weekly. I don't often read 'history' books- but I would if they were written as well as this. Print length. A night without being in his arms was torment. A wonderful book with a strong protagonist. Learn more about the program. Please try again. Unfortunately, though, the demands of fidelity to basic historical truth have fettered Allende's imagination more than they have liberated it. . Surviving The Forest: A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on a True Story of a Jewish Hol... “Allende…has written her surest work since THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS.” (USA Today). Excellent book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. Another excellent book by Isabel Allende - I have not read most of the books by this Chilean author who now lives in the U.S.A. - many of them are based on her former life and background in South America and offer an insight into another world. Inés of My Soul (Spanish: Inés del alma mía, 2006) is a historical novel by Chilean author Isabel Allende. Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017. She was a survivor in every sense of the word. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Unable to add item to List. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. But as I started ready I was lost in the book and enjoyed reading her life story. 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This story has everything, love, romance, friendship, abandonment, courage, determination, injustice, horror, violence, you name it. Unable to add item to List. Whilst both The house of spirits and Of love and shadows deal with the recent history of South America this early history just does not have the immediacy or interest. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. has been added to your Cart. by Isabel Allende. Still, it was a pretty fascinating look at the way the Spanish conquered the Americas and the way they treated the natives and vice versa. Read this book! Allende's writing is lyrical, filled with details that make the reader belief they are right there. . Somehow, though, the amatory aspects of the novel seem more imposed on the great historical events than flowing naturally out of them. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. We found no such entries for this book title. "The Haunting of Brynn Wilder" by Wendy Webb. This is an incredible read. Valdivia was indignant about the stupidity of the Spaniards who were killing off the peoples of the New World. Inés of my soul Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. In Chile, as in Mexico and Peru, the suppression of the natives -- the Mapuche, the Incas, the Aztecs -- was carried out by extraordinarily small bodies of soldiers who fought against astonishing odds: a hundred men or fewer against thousands. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it was a little too bogged down in the battles between the Spanish and the native peoples. This is an incredible read. It is based on a 2006 novel by Isabel Allende. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Found myself skipping to the end. Ines of My Soul Isabel Allende, 2006 HarperCollins 352 pp. Sites like SparkNotes with a Ines of My Soul study guide or cliff notes. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. 352 pages. She narrates about her relationship with Pedro de Valdivia and the obstacles they had to overcome to conquer Chile and found the City of Santiago. ", The relationship between Pedro and Inés is intimate and passionate: "I could not live without him. From the blurb Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez, finds herself condemned to a life of poverty without opportunity as a lowly seamstress. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope: meticulously researched, it engagingly dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel full of the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. He grows more interested in winning other battles and subduing more Indians, and his passion for Inés wanes. Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez, a seamstress, finds herself condemned to a life of hard work without reward or hope for the future. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I am not sure of the exact date of my birth, but according to my mother I was born following the famine and deadly plague that ravaged Spain upon the death of … *Starred Review* Fiction about the conquistador experience in the New World (although a long list does not immediately come to mind) nevertheless can't possibly get better than Allende's treatment of the subject in her latest novel, which is based on the life of a real historical character. Allende's ambition in taking on the novel's big subjects is admirable, but Inés of My Soul -- the title comes from Valdivia's affectionate term for his lover -- does not fulfill it. Hardcover – Deckle Edge, November 7, 2006. The reader is swept along with the passions, trials and tribulations of the Spanish seamstress who ends up helping to 'conquer' Chile. Before that, I had been an insignificant seamstress in Plasencia, like the hundreds and hundreds of hardworking women who came here before and will come after me. Together the lovers will build the new city of Santiago, and they will wage war against the indigenous Chileans—a bloody struggle that will change Inés and Valdivia forever, inexorably pulling each of them toward separate destinies. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Copyright © 2004 Phillips & Nelson Media, Inc. Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés, a seamstress, finds herself condemned to a life of hard work without reward or hope for the future. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It is historical fiction, set in Spain, Peru (where she was born) and Chile (where she grew up) in the 16th century, the time of the Spanish conquest of Central and South America, one of the bloodiest periods in human history. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. On Sale: Now: Spend $49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC.com. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019. As Inés makes her way to Chile, she begins a fiery romance with Pedro de Valdivia, war hero and field marshal to the famed Francisco Pizarro. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. Considering I am from Cuzco and avid reader of the history of my ancestors (both spaniards and Incas)....with a lot of very good friends from Chile...some of them as brave as those great mapuches.....I am so thankful to Isabel Allende for this precious book....I was fascinated about this time travel through my own past.....so many memories and feelings during this adventure....I finished the book with tears in my eyes....such a wonderful gift from Isabel. He is as bloodthirsty as the next conquistador, but he has a more tempered view of what the Spanish are up to than most: "The Chilean Indians called us huincas, which in their language, Mapudungu, means lying people and land thieves. It clearly showed the terrible cruelties of Pizzaro and his brothers to the Incas and the rest of the Indians and the bravery and/or greed of the soldiers who accompanied the leaders to subdue the land. Isabel Angélica Allende Llona (American Spanish: [isaˈβel aˈʝende] (); born in Lima, Peru, 2 August 1942) is a Chilean writer. Ines of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope: meticulously researched, it engagingly dramatizes the known events of Ines Suarez's life, crafting them into a novel full of the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. Very disappointing. Still, it was a pretty fascinating look at the way the Spanish conquered the Americas and the way they treated the natives and vice versa. The reader is swept along with the passions, trials and tribulations of the Spanish seamstress who ends up helping to 'conquer' Chile. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. “Allende…has written her surest work since THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS.” (USA Today). Please try your request again later. That is quite a fascinating story as is the story of Ines, the Spanish woman, who comes to the godforsaken place to search for her missing soldier-husband who deserted her and eventually becomes the first lady of Chile. As a reader, I was made to feel closely connected to the main characters in their joys and struggles. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Another excellent book by Isabel Allende - I have not read most of the books by this Chilean author who now lives in the U.S.A. - many of them are based on her former life and background in South America and offer an insight into another world. In the early years of the conquest of the Americas, Inés Suárez, a seamstress condemned to a life of toil, flees Spain to seek adventure in the New World. She was a survivor in every sense of the word. If Inés of My Soul isn't among Isabel Allende's best novels, it still tells a remarkable, ambitious, and heretofore untold story about one of the first female conquistadors of the New World. This book is about love, passion, perseverance, and atrocious conflict. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope that masterfully dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel rich with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope, written with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Excellent book. My daughter is going to Peru for a school trip. Also, it's written from the perspective of this woman as a very old woman trying to write a memoir of her time, and I didn't think that was a great viewpoint. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. But money and position don't interest Valdivia. No_Favorite. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2012. Ines Suarez was born in golden-age Spain; she traveled to that glittering country's South American empire in search of her husband, who previously had pulled up stakes and booked passage there in search of riches. From Publishers Weekly. I don't often read 'history' books- but I would if they were written as well as this. Print length. A night without being in his arms was torment. A wonderful book with a strong protagonist. Learn more about the program. Please try again. Unfortunately, though, the demands of fidelity to basic historical truth have fettered Allende's imagination more than they have liberated it. . Surviving The Forest: A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on a True Story of a Jewish Hol... “Allende…has written her surest work since THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS.” (USA Today). Excellent book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. Another excellent book by Isabel Allende - I have not read most of the books by this Chilean author who now lives in the U.S.A. - many of them are based on her former life and background in South America and offer an insight into another world. Inés of My Soul (Spanish: Inés del alma mía, 2006) is a historical novel by Chilean author Isabel Allende. Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017. She was a survivor in every sense of the word. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Unable to add item to List. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. But as I started ready I was lost in the book and enjoyed reading her life story. 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I wondered in what kind of world people steal, kill, hurt and betray each other. Allende, whose works sometimes contain aspects of the genre magical realism, is known for novels such as The House of the Spirits (La casa de los espíritus, 1982) and City of the Beasts (La ciudad de las bestias, 2002), which have been commercially highly successful. Looking for a book to take you to another time and place? She is an exquisite handler of historical detail, always conscious of keeping her story line above sinking beneath the particulars. This is not my favorite Allende book but I was going to Chile and remembered reading it years ago so re ordered to help me understand the background of the development of the country. It was perfect for doing that. Ines of My Soul: A Novel Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016. Its central character is an actual historical figure, Inés Suárez, "widow of the Most Excellent Gobernador don Rodrigo de Quiroga, conquistador and founder of the kingdom of Chile." The unpleasant historical truth is that the Spanish conquest was an atrocity of almost unimaginable dimensions, carried out by the likes of Francisco Pizarro and Hernando Cortés. “Ines of My Soul” by Isabel Allende, translated by Margaret Sayers Paden (HarperCollins, 336 pages, $25.95) Latin American authors are hot on the trail of colonial era feminists these days. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2017. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). "This novel is a work of intuition," Allende says in her Author's Note, "but any similarity to events and persons relating to the conquest of Chile is not coincidental." I saw it and honestly like ugh the things I do for my daughter. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. You will soon see that this disorderly narrative will come to the moment when my path crosses that of Pedro de Valdivia and the epic I want to tell you about begins. Her characterizations are spot on and her scene-setting is flawless. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. At first, more than love, I felt a blind, reckless passion for him, which fortunately he returned." To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. However, not many of my questions were answered. Format: Trade Paperback. I don't often read 'history' books- but I would if they were written as well as this. After learning of her husband's death in battle, she meets the fiery war hero, Pedro de Valdivia and begins a love that not only changes her life but the course of history. I think I would have preferred third-person instead of first person, especially in the parts where she is going on and on about not being sure if she remembered it right. Though "the feats of Inés Suárez noted by the chroniclers of her era were nearly ignored by historians for more than four hundred years," they were both real and significant. Please try again. My daughter is going to Peru for a school trip. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (August 28, 2007). And I wanted her to know some of the history but interest her in a different way instead of just text book. Inés del Alma Mía = Ines of My Soul, Isabel Allende Inés of My Soul (2006) is a historical novel by Chilean author Isabel Allende. . The natives of Chile are fearsome warriors, and the land is rumored to be barren of gold, but this suits Valdivia, who seeks only honor and glory. I preferred the parts of the book that were more personal, more about Ines herself. The novel consists of an elderly Inés Suárez writing a memoir of her life. Ines of My Soul. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Buy for $34.22 Buy for $34.22 Confirm purchase No default payment method selected. The novel's best moments are vivid and convincing -- especially in the early pages, as Inés recounts her marriage to Juan de Málaga, "one of those handsome, happy men no woman can resist at first, but later wishes another woman would win away because he causes so much pain" -- but they are separated by too many long, arid stretches, in some cases literally so, as the conquistadors struggle toward Chile through what is now known as the Atacama Desert. It was perfect for doing that. Please try again. Without the natives, he always said, the land has no value. So I bought my daughter, her teacher that is going and also myself one so we could all read together. The story is about a time and place that I previously knew nothing about, the conquest of Chile. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Please try again. Mainly, though, she served as nurse, cook and miracle worker -- she had a talent for dowsing and found water beneath the desert when the expedition was about to die of thirst -- and as lover and confidante to the charismatic Valdivia. Valdivia's dream is to succeed where other Spaniards have failed: to become the conquerer of Chile. All Rights Reserved. Desire, passion and love between men and women are the essential ingredients of her fiction, and she gives all of these play herein. Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019. So I bought my daughter, her teacher that is going and also myself one so we could all read together. Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California. ebook. Found myself skipping to the end. “Pittman Creek“: A Coming of Age Novel of Love and Life in Northwest, Florida Durin... Summary and Analysis of: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (Book Tigers Fiction Su... Of Windmills and War (The War Trilogy - Book 1). Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California. The temptation is understandable. This story has everything, love, romance, friendship, abandonment, courage, determination, injustice, horror, violence, you name it. As Valdivia and his tiny force gain a tenuous hold on the Mapocho Valley and found a settlement there that they call Santiago de la Nueva Extremadura, he becomes infected by the virus of megalomania. Struck by the same restless hope and opportunism, Inés uses her shiftless husband's disappearance to Peru as an excuse to embark on her own adventure. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. 116 quotes from Inés of My Soul: ‘A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot.’ Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California. In the novel's real time, Ines is 70 years old in the year 1580, and she puts stiffly held pen to paper to compose her memoirs, recording for posterity the events of quite an extraordinary life. Didn't get a feel for any of the characters. Together the lovers Inés Suárez and Pedro de Valdivia will build the new city of Santiago, and they will wage a bloody, ruthless war against the indigenous Chileans—the fierce local Indians led by the chief Michimalonko, and the even fiercer Mapuche from the south. She narrates about her relationship with Pedro de Valdivia and the obstacles they had to overcome to conquer Chile and found the City of Santiago. Sold by The Bluebirds Nest and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Inés of My Soul by Isabel Allende, translated by Margaret Sayers Peden 321pp, Fourth Estate, £17.99. Language. With Pedro de Valdivia I lived a life of legend, and with him I conquered a kingdom. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Allende writes with simple elegance and intriguing imagery, traits I find in short supply in modern literature. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope that masterfully dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel rich with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. Allende's writing is lyrical, filled with details that make the reader belief they are right there. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This is a romantic historical drama based on the true story of the first woman "conquistador" who went to the South American land that would become Chile, and helped to form the city of Santiago. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Inés of My Soul (Spanish: Inés del alma mía) is a 2020 historical drama streaming television series produced by RTVE, Boomerang TV, and Chilevisión based on the historical novel of the same name by Isabel Allende.The filming of the series began on 2 September 2019, and concluded in December 2019. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits.Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California. Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019. This story has everything, love, romance, friendship, abandonment, courage, determination, injustice, horror, violence, you name it. Unable to add item to List. Whilst both The house of spirits and Of love and shadows deal with the recent history of South America this early history just does not have the immediacy or interest. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. has been added to your Cart. by Isabel Allende. Still, it was a pretty fascinating look at the way the Spanish conquered the Americas and the way they treated the natives and vice versa. Read this book! Allende's writing is lyrical, filled with details that make the reader belief they are right there. . Somehow, though, the amatory aspects of the novel seem more imposed on the great historical events than flowing naturally out of them. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. We found no such entries for this book title. "The Haunting of Brynn Wilder" by Wendy Webb. This is an incredible read. Valdivia was indignant about the stupidity of the Spaniards who were killing off the peoples of the New World. Inés of my soul Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. In Chile, as in Mexico and Peru, the suppression of the natives -- the Mapuche, the Incas, the Aztecs -- was carried out by extraordinarily small bodies of soldiers who fought against astonishing odds: a hundred men or fewer against thousands. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it was a little too bogged down in the battles between the Spanish and the native peoples. This is an incredible read. It is based on a 2006 novel by Isabel Allende. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Found myself skipping to the end. Ines of My Soul Isabel Allende, 2006 HarperCollins 352 pp. Sites like SparkNotes with a Ines of My Soul study guide or cliff notes. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. 352 pages. She narrates about her relationship with Pedro de Valdivia and the obstacles they had to overcome to conquer Chile and found the City of Santiago. ", The relationship between Pedro and Inés is intimate and passionate: "I could not live without him. From the blurb Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez, finds herself condemned to a life of poverty without opportunity as a lowly seamstress. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope: meticulously researched, it engagingly dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel full of the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. He grows more interested in winning other battles and subduing more Indians, and his passion for Inés wanes. Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés Suárez, a seamstress, finds herself condemned to a life of hard work without reward or hope for the future. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I am not sure of the exact date of my birth, but according to my mother I was born following the famine and deadly plague that ravaged Spain upon the death of … *Starred Review* Fiction about the conquistador experience in the New World (although a long list does not immediately come to mind) nevertheless can't possibly get better than Allende's treatment of the subject in her latest novel, which is based on the life of a real historical character. Allende's ambition in taking on the novel's big subjects is admirable, but Inés of My Soul -- the title comes from Valdivia's affectionate term for his lover -- does not fulfill it. Hardcover – Deckle Edge, November 7, 2006. The reader is swept along with the passions, trials and tribulations of the Spanish seamstress who ends up helping to 'conquer' Chile. Before that, I had been an insignificant seamstress in Plasencia, like the hundreds and hundreds of hardworking women who came here before and will come after me. Together the lovers will build the new city of Santiago, and they will wage war against the indigenous Chileans—a bloody struggle that will change Inés and Valdivia forever, inexorably pulling each of them toward separate destinies. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Copyright © 2004 Phillips & Nelson Media, Inc. Born into a poor family in Spain, Inés, a seamstress, finds herself condemned to a life of hard work without reward or hope for the future. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It is historical fiction, set in Spain, Peru (where she was born) and Chile (where she grew up) in the 16th century, the time of the Spanish conquest of Central and South America, one of the bloodiest periods in human history. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. On Sale: Now: Spend $49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC.com. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019. As Inés makes her way to Chile, she begins a fiery romance with Pedro de Valdivia, war hero and field marshal to the famed Francisco Pizarro. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. Considering I am from Cuzco and avid reader of the history of my ancestors (both spaniards and Incas)....with a lot of very good friends from Chile...some of them as brave as those great mapuches.....I am so thankful to Isabel Allende for this precious book....I was fascinated about this time travel through my own past.....so many memories and feelings during this adventure....I finished the book with tears in my eyes....such a wonderful gift from Isabel. He is as bloodthirsty as the next conquistador, but he has a more tempered view of what the Spanish are up to than most: "The Chilean Indians called us huincas, which in their language, Mapudungu, means lying people and land thieves. It clearly showed the terrible cruelties of Pizzaro and his brothers to the Incas and the rest of the Indians and the bravery and/or greed of the soldiers who accompanied the leaders to subdue the land. Isabel Angélica Allende Llona (American Spanish: [isaˈβel aˈʝende] (); born in Lima, Peru, 2 August 1942) is a Chilean writer. Ines of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope: meticulously researched, it engagingly dramatizes the known events of Ines Suarez's life, crafting them into a novel full of the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. Very disappointing. Still, it was a pretty fascinating look at the way the Spanish conquered the Americas and the way they treated the natives and vice versa. The reader is swept along with the passions, trials and tribulations of the Spanish seamstress who ends up helping to 'conquer' Chile. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. “Allende…has written her surest work since THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS.” (USA Today). Please try your request again later. That is quite a fascinating story as is the story of Ines, the Spanish woman, who comes to the godforsaken place to search for her missing soldier-husband who deserted her and eventually becomes the first lady of Chile. As a reader, I was made to feel closely connected to the main characters in their joys and struggles. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Another excellent book by Isabel Allende - I have not read most of the books by this Chilean author who now lives in the U.S.A. - many of them are based on her former life and background in South America and offer an insight into another world. In the early years of the conquest of the Americas, Inés Suárez, a seamstress condemned to a life of toil, flees Spain to seek adventure in the New World. She was a survivor in every sense of the word. If Inés of My Soul isn't among Isabel Allende's best novels, it still tells a remarkable, ambitious, and heretofore untold story about one of the first female conquistadors of the New World. This book is about love, passion, perseverance, and atrocious conflict. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope that masterfully dramatizes the known events of Inés Suárez's life, crafting them into a novel rich with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Inés of My Soul is a work of breathtaking scope, written with the narrative brilliance and passion readers have come to expect from Isabel Allende.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Excellent book. My daughter is going to Peru for a school trip. Also, it's written from the perspective of this woman as a very old woman trying to write a memoir of her time, and I didn't think that was a great viewpoint. Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. But money and position don't interest Valdivia. No_Favorite. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2012. Ines Suarez was born in golden-age Spain; she traveled to that glittering country's South American empire in search of her husband, who previously had pulled up stakes and booked passage there in search of riches. From Publishers Weekly. I don't often read 'history' books- but I would if they were written as well as this. Print length. A night without being in his arms was torment. A wonderful book with a strong protagonist. Learn more about the program. Please try again. Unfortunately, though, the demands of fidelity to basic historical truth have fettered Allende's imagination more than they have liberated it. . Surviving The Forest: A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on a True Story of a Jewish Hol... “Allende…has written her surest work since THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS.” (USA Today). Excellent book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. Another excellent book by Isabel Allende - I have not read most of the books by this Chilean author who now lives in the U.S.A. - many of them are based on her former life and background in South America and offer an insight into another world. Inés of My Soul (Spanish: Inés del alma mía, 2006) is a historical novel by Chilean author Isabel Allende. Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017. She was a survivor in every sense of the word. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Unable to add item to List. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. But as I started ready I was lost in the book and enjoyed reading her life story. Very interesting in terms of historical fiction, Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2014. All in all it is an excellent book, especially if you are interested in the history of the area. Ines of My Soul. But it's the sixteenth century, the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. 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