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Kitty rated a book.

• Rated 3 stars

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• Rated 4 stars

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“This novel focuses on the feats of Ines Suarez, a seamstress from Spain who fled her destiny of being a poor widow and helped found Santiago, Chile. The story spans from the years 1526 - 1580 and tells not only Ines' story but also the story of Pedro de Valdivia, first gobernador of Santiago and...”

“This novel focuses on the feats of Ines Suarez, a seamstress from Spain who fled her destiny of being a poor widow and helped found Santiago, Chile. The story spans from the years 1526 - 1580 and tells not only Ines' story but also the story of Pedro de Valdivia, first gobernador of Santiago and one of the true loves of her life. Together they fight the brave and savage Indians and start a city that is still thriving today. As Isabel Allende writes in the Bibliographical Note "Many episodes from the life of Ines Suarez and from the conquest of Chile seem beyond belief..." and indeed they are gruesome and triumphant all at once. A great read.”

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Melissa reviewed a book.

“A touching novel of love, hope, and family. Maddie marries a man, Charles, who saved her from a whore house, and agrees to be a mother to his children but inadvertently falls in love with his brother, Jesse. Charles is fatally ill but doesn't tell Maddie. Maddie has a past that she is desperately...”

“A touching novel of love, hope, and family. Maddie marries a man, Charles, who saved her from a whore house, and agrees to be a mother to his children but inadvertently falls in love with his brother, Jesse. Charles is fatally ill but doesn't tell Maddie. Maddie has a past that she is desperately trying to hide, a past that catches up to her and her new family. Jesse's love for his brother and for Maddie keeps him from acting out his true feelings. This is a very touching love story. I liked it very much.”

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Joanne N rated a book.

• Rated 4 stars

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Dana plans to read a book. (see 4 more books added to shelf)