Largo petalo de mar

"Largo petalo de mar" is a captivating novel by Isabel Allende set during the Spanish Civil War. The story follows young doctor Víctor Dalmau and his girlfriend, pianist Roser Bruguera, who are forced to leave their hometown of Barcelona. In their flight over the Pyrenees to France and then to Valparaíso, Chile, aboard the ship Winnipeg, chartered by the poet Pablo Neruda, they seek peace and freedom. Allende weaves historical events with personal destinies, creating a poignant portrait of loss, hope, and the search for a new life. The novel addresses not only the political upheavals but also human relationships and the power of music in times of hardship.