Immerse yourself in an electrifying reading experience like no other --
international bestselling author Paulo Coelho's "The Fifth Mountain." A
stunning novel in the tradition of the highly acclaimed "The Alchemist,
" this is Coelho's daring retelling of the prophet Elijah. During the
chaos of the ninth century B.C., Jezebel, wife to Israel's ruler, orders
the execution of all prophets who refuse to worship the pagan god Baal.
The young prophet Elijah, commanded by an angel of God to flee Israel,
seeks safety in the land of Zarephath, where he unexpectedly finds true
love with a young widow. But this new-found rapture is to be cut short,
and Elijah sees all of his hopes and dreams irrevocably erased. What
follows is sure to be viewed as Coelho's literary milestone: the quietly
moving account of a man touched by the hand of God who must triumph over
his frustrations in a soul-shattering trial of faith.
Inspired by a circumstance that forever altered Coelho's own life, "The
Fifth Mountain" is a testament to the truth that tragedy in life should
not be considered a punishment but a challenge of the spirit. Gorgeous
in its narrative and unforgettable in its prose, "The Fifth Mountain"
teaches without being sanctimonious. This is a timeless story for the
ages, a tale of the past that resonates powerfully for today's readers.
