Eva Luna Summary
Isabel Allende

Eva Luna Summary

Eva Luna is the story of the main character, Eva Luna and the people and events in her life that shape her. Born to a servant in a South American country, Eva lives a varied life, sometimes exciting, sometimes, frightening, however she never lets adversity keep her down. Eva strives to persevere, and in the end, finds the happiness that eludes so many of her acquaintances through the years.

Eva is the daughter of Consuelo, a woman rescued by missionaries in the jungles of South America. Eva is conceived when the gardener for Consuelo's employer is bitten by a snake and Consuelo tries to help. The two wind up making love and when the gardener recovers he leaves. Consuelo is not bitter, having finally known love. Giving birth to her daughter alone in her room, Consuelo is helped in the end by the cook, who... View more of the Eva Luna Summary