In the remote mountain village of Viscos, a stranger arrives and meets a young woman named Chantal Prym, who works at the local inn. He offers her a deal: if the villagers agree to commit a murder, he will give them ten gold bars, which would transform their poor community. The stranger, who has suffered a great loss, wants to test whether people are good or evil. Chantal has to decide whether to tell the town, and the villagers weigh their consciences against the promise of gold. Paulo Coelho builds the story as a moral parable.
Readers who like short fables about temptation and ethics will find a quick read. It is a natural follow-up for anyone who has read Coelho's earlier work and wants something darker.
Balanced in tone; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Pergaminho
- ISBN
- 9789727114054
- Language
- PT
