From one of the world's most beloved storytellers, Paulo Coelho, comes a compelling novel that follows the mysterious life and disappearance of Athena, known as 'the Witch of Portobello'.

This is the story of Athena, or Sherine, as the name she was baptized with. Her life is pieced together through a series of recorded interviews with people who knew her well or scarcely – parents, collaborators, teachers, friends, acquaintances, her ex-husband.

The novel reveals the mysterious origins of Athena, passing from an orphanage in Romania to a childhood in Beirut. When war broke out, her foster family moved with her to London, where a dramatic turn of events occurred…

Athena, named 'the Witch of Portobello' for her apparent ability to prophesy, disappears dramatically, leaving those who knew her to try to unravel the mystery of her life and sudden departure.

Like "The Alchemist," "The Witch of Portobello" is a story that will transform the way readers think about love, passion, joy, and sacrifice.

Pages: 368, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm