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A sharp copy of Isabel Allende's Retrato en Sepia, presented here in the 2001 Rayo first edition, first printing, in the original Spanish. Published by HarperCollins' Rayo imprint, this edition follows the novel's original 2000 Spanish publication (Plaza & Janés) and represents the first U.S. Spanish-language issue. The book is complete with its original dust jacket, featuring the sepia-toned photographic design and publisher's pricing on the flap. The copyright page confirms 'Primera edición Rayo 2001,' with a full number line ending in '1,' establishing this as a true first printing. Condition is Near Fine overall. The book is clean and solid, with tight binding and unmarked interior pages. The dust jacket shows light edge wear and minor handling at the extremities, including gentle rubbing and slight creasing at corners and spine ends, but remains fully intact and presents well. Set in late 19th-century Chile, Retrato en Sepia continues Allende's expansive family saga, weaving memory, identity, and generational history through the life of Aurora del Valle. Written in the author's signature style - richly descriptive and emotionally layered - the novel connects thematically and genealogically with Hija de la fortuna and La casa de los espíritus, making it an important work within Allende's broader literary universe. Isabel Allende (b. 1942) is one of the most widely read Spanish-language authors in the world, known for blending historical fiction with elements of magical realism. Her works often explore themes of memory, exile, and family, drawing on Latin American history and personal experience. With international bestsellers such as La casa de los espíritus, she has earned a lasting place in contemporary world literature.
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