By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

Pilar is an independent and practical young woman who is feeling bored and frustrated by the daily grind of her university life. Looking for a deeper meaning to her existence, she happens to meet an old childhood friend, now a handsome, mesmerising spiritual teacher – and a rumoured miracle worker. As he leads her on a magical journey through the French Pyrenees, Pilar begins to realise that this chance encounter is going to transform her life forever.

With Paulo’s trademark blend of mysticism, magical realism and folklore, Pilar’s story is a poignant and deeply inspiring tale.

About the Author

Paulo Coelho is the author of The Alchemist. He was born in 1947 in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Being the author of 30 books that have sold over 320 million copies in 170 countries, he has become one of the most widely read authors in the world today. Coelho is the recipient of over 115 awards and honours, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the Grinzane Cavour Book Award and the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur.

Reviews

"Coelho's writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts ... He gives me hope and puts a smile on my face." —The Express

"His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people." —The Times

"One of the few to deserve the term 'Publishing Phenomenon'." —Independent on Sunday

"Paulo Coelho ... evokes loyalty and emotion around the world." —The Irish Times

Dimensions: 19.81 x 1.52 x 12.9 cm