It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession.It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession.One day a renowned author discovers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no trace. Though time brings more success and new love, he remains mystified – and increasingly fascinated – by her absence. Was she kidnapped, blackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts.His search for her – and for the truth of his own life – takes him from France to Spain, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that, it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally unknown path, searching for a new understanding of the nature of love and the power of destiny.With The Zahir, Paulo Coelho demonstrates not just his powerful and captivating storytelling, but also his extraordinary insight into what it is to be a human being in a world full of possibility.In Arabic Zahir means 'visible, present and unable to go unnoticed.' It refers to something or someone that ends up being the only thing we can think of. This state of 'possession' can be understood as saintliness or insanity, with a fine line between the two.'Coelho's writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts… he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.'DAILY EXPRESS'His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.'THE TIMES'One of the few to deserve the term "Publishing Phenomenon".'THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYPaulo Coelho is the author of The Alchemist, he was born in 1947 in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Being the author of 30 books that have sold over 320 million copies in 170 countries, he has become one of the most widely read authors in the world today. Paulo Coelho has been a United Nations Messenger of Peace since 2007 and this has allowed him to continue to promote intercultural dialogue and to focus on the needs of children. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and the recipient of over 115 awards and honours, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the Grinzane Cavour Book Award and the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur, to name a few.Other titles include: The Pilgrimage, Brida, The Valkyries, The Fifth Mountain, Manual of the Warrior of Light, Veronika Decides to Die, The Devil and Miss Prym, Eleven Minutes, The Zahir, Like the Flowing River, The Witch of Portobello, The Winner Stands Alone, Aleph.Requires internet connection for purchase, plus iPod or other Audible-compatible player or iTunes software on Mac OS X or Windows• Beautiful new cover design bringing this classic tale to a new audience• Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved storytellers of our times. His books have sold more than 320 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 83 languages.• ‘The Zahir’ was No. 1 in the Evening Standard in hardback. It will be published in 83 countries in 45 languages. The book has been the #1 bestseller in 21 different countries.Competition: The Supreme Gift;Cold Sunflowers;The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari;The Celestine Prophecy;The Bastard of Istanbul;Kite Runner;Life of Pi;The God of Small Things;Tuesdays with Morrie; The Lost Apothecary. Elif Shafak;Robin Sharma;Elizabeth Gilbert;Khaled Hosseini;Yann Martel;Arundhati Roy;Eckhart Tolle
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