The Alchemst by Paulo Colheo (book)

Book The Alchemist The Alchemist (Portuguese: O Alquimista) is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho which was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller.[1][2] The story follows the shepherd boy Santiago in his journey across northern Africa to the pyramids of Egypt after he dreams of finding a treasure there.