A magical novel in the best traditions of magical realism. An amazing story about the orphan Eva Luna, told by Eva herself, unfolds against the backdrop of the turbulent political life of South America in the second half of the 20th century. Through her thrilling adventures, the girl—who possesses an extraordinary gift as a storyteller—will meet many vivid characters and face difficult trials. Meanwhile, somewhere far away on the other side of the world, in wartime Austria, a boy named Rolf Karle goes through the hard stages of growing up. One day he and Eva are destined to meet, but before that, a whole series of the most unexpected events will occur. © Storyside