Daughter of Fortune

In this Oprah Book Club selection, renowned author Isabel Allende weaves a masterful tale of love and resilience set during the tumultuous California Gold Rush of 1849. The story follows Eliza Sommers, a young English orphan from Valparaíso, Chile, who risks everything to pursue her lover, Joaquín Andieta, north to San Francisco. As she navigates a harsh and challenging society, Eliza's journey transforms into a profound quest for both love and personal freedom, supported by her spirited nature and the friendship of Chinese doctor Tao Chi’en. Narrated by Blair Brown, this audiobook promises an engaging experience filled with passion and adventure.