This is the magical story of Santiago, a shepherd boy
who dreams of travelling the world to seek the most
wonderful treasures known to man. From his home in
Spain, he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and,
from there, into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful
encounter with the alchemist awaits him.

Coelho's fascinating storytelling, with its mixture
of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, makes
The Alchemist a story that will delight any reader
and inspire us all to follow our dreams.