"A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be." — M. Scott Peck, M. D., author of The Road Less Traveled

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a meditation on the treasures found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.

Paulo Coelho is an international bestselling author whose books—The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept, The Fifth Mountain and Veronika Decides to Die have sold more than 30 million copies in 120 countries and have been translated into 47 languages He lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jeremy Irons was nominated for an Emmy® Award for his performance in PBS's production of Brideshead Revisited. He won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Glaus von Bulow in Reversal of Fortune, and a Tony® Award for his role in The Real Thing. He recently starred in the latest acclaimed film version of Lolita.

This story begins as a search for treasure and evolves into a rich tale of human love and discovery. Irons's voice is crystal clear, and every word is given its own starring role in the text. He creates wondrous characters, male and female, that stay with us. The journey is well worth it.