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"Before the military coup in Chile, we had the idea that military coups happen in Banana Republics, somewhere in Central America. It would never happen in Chile. Chile was such a solid democracy. And when it happened, it had brutal characteristics."

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About Isabel Allende

Isabel Allende is a Chilean novelist known for blending historical narrative with personal and political themes. Her works include The House of the Spirits and Eva Luna.

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