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Name: La isla bajo el mar
Author: Isabel Allende

This novel follows the story of Tété, born a slave on the island of Saint-Domingue, as she navigates through the brutal reality of her life and the traditional rhythms of African drums. When young Toulouse Valmorain arrives on the island, it becomes the catalyst for their intertwined destinies. The story spans four decades, exploring the themes of love, loss, and the search for identity in the harsh realities of the 18th-century Caribbean.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction

Authors: Isabel Allende

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