Author guide
Isabel Allende Books in Order
Isabel Allende is a Chilean-American writer whose career began in journalism and theater before The House of the Spirits established her internationally as a novelist. Her work includes novels, historical fiction, young-adult and children's literature, short stories, memoirs, essays, cookery writing, and plays, often centering women, exile, memory, family, and political upheaval.
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La casa de los espíritus
The landmark debut and the clearest introduction to Allende's historical, family-centered fiction.
Paula
The strongest entry point for her memoir and autobiographical writing.
La ciudad de las bestias
The beginning of the complete Eagle and Jaguar young-adult trilogy.
Read in order
Books by series
trilogy · complete
Eagle and Jaguar
A completed young-adult adventure trilogy following Alexander Cold and Nadia Santos through extraordinary journeys in the natural and spiritual worlds.
children's series · complete
Perla
A children's picture-book series about Perla, a powerful rescue dog whose loyalty, courage, and friendship help children face challenges.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (16)
- La casa de los espíritusAmazon ↗
novel · 1982
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De amor y de sombraAmazon ↗novel · 1984
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Eva LunaAmazon ↗novel · 1987
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El plan infinitoAmazon ↗novel · 1991
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Hija de la fortunaAmazon ↗novel · 1998
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Retrato en sepiaAmazon ↗novel · 2000
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ZorroAmazon ↗novel · 2005
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Inés del alma míaAmazon ↗historical novel · 2006
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La isla bajo el marAmazon ↗historical novel · 2009
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El cuaderno de MayaAmazon ↗novel · 2011
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El juego de RipperAmazon ↗crime novel · 2013
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Más allá del inviernoAmazon ↗novel · 2017
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Largo pétalo de marAmazon ↗historical novel · 2019
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VioletaAmazon ↗novel · 2022
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El viento conoce mi nombreAmazon ↗novel · 2023
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Mi nombre es Emilia del ValleAmazon ↗historical novel · 2025
