Fifth Mountain

Details Author Reviews Description Immerse yourself in an electrifying reading experience like no other -- international bestselling author Paulo Coelhos The Fifth Mountain. A stunning novel in the tradition of the highly acclaimed The Alchemist, this is Coelhos daring retelling of the prophet Elijah. During the chaos of the ninth century B.C., Jezebel, wife to Israels ruler, orders the execution of Immerse yourself in an electrifying reading experience like no other -- international bestselling author Paulo Coelhos The Fifth Mountain. A stunning novel in the tradition of the highly acclaimed The Alchemist, this is Coelhos daring retelling of the prophet Elijah. During the chaos of the ninth century B.C., Jezebel, wife to Israels 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 Coelhos 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 Coelhos 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 todays readers. Immerse yourself in an electrifying reading experience like no other -- international bestselling author Paulo Coelhos The Fifth Mountain. A stunning novel in the tradition of the highly acclaimed The Alchemist, this is Coelhos daring retelling of the prophet Elijah. During the chaos of the ninth century B.C., Jezebel, wife to Israels ruler, orders the execution of Immerse yourself in an electrifying reading experience like no other -- international bestselling author Paulo Coelhos The Fifth Mountain. A stunning novel in the tradition of the highly acclaimed The Alchemist, this is Coelhos daring retelling of the prophet Elijah. During... Read More

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