Th Alchemist Author:Paulo Coelho An Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. What starts out to be a journey to find worldly goods... more » turns into a discovery of the treasures found within.....« less