Daughter of Fortune

New York: Harpercollinspublishers. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. Sixth Printing. Hardcover. 006019491x . A Fine Later printing in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket with some minor wear to the edges; Isabel Allende's Daughter of Fortune is the story of Alicia, a young woman of great beauty and privilege who must overcome the obstacles of class, family, and society to find her place in the world. Alicia's journey takes her from the opulence of the Spanish court to the poverty and obscurity of a French village, and finally to the riches and power of a Mexican empire. Along the way, Alicia is confronted by the temptations of power, love, and the divine.This highly anticipated translation of one of the most acclaimed novels of the twentieth century is an intimate and powerful story of self-discovery.; 8vo; 399 pages; MR, Price check? .