The Witch of Portobello
(Author) Paulo CoelhoFrom one of the world's best loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho, comes a riveting novel tracing the mysterious life and disappearance of Athena dubbed 'the Witch of Portobello'. This is the story of Athena, or Sherine, to give her the name she was baptised with. Her life is pieced together through a series of recorded interviews with those people who knew her well or hardly at all - parents, colleagues, teachers, friends, acquaintances, her ex-husband. The novel unravels Athena's mysterious beginnings, via an orphanage in Romania, to a childhood in Beirut. When war breaks out, her adoptive family move with her to London, where a dramatic turn of events occurs... Athena, who has been dubbed 'the Witch of Portobello' for her seeming powers of prophecy, disappears dramatically, leaving those who knew her to solve the mystery of her life and abrupt departure. Like The Alchemist, The Witch of Portobello is the kind of story that will transform the way readers think about love, passion, joy and sacrifice.
Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author known for his spiritual and philosophical writings. His most notable works include "The Alchemist," "Brida," and "Veronika Decides to Die." Coelho's writing style is characterized by its simplicity, symbolism, and themes of destiny, self-discovery, and the pursuit of one's dreams. His works have had a significant impact on the self-help and inspirational literature genres, inspiring readers around the world to follow their hearts and seek their own paths to fulfillment. "The Alchemist" is Coelho's most famous work, having been translated into over 80 languages and selling millions of copies worldwide.
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