The Witch of Portobello

The novel "Witch of Portobello" by Paulo Coelho presents the intriguing life of a woman named Athena, also known as Sherine—her given name at baptism. Her story unfolds through a collection of interviews conducted with individuals who had varying degrees of familiarity with her, such as parents, colleagues, teachers, friends, and her former husband. The narrative takes readers from Athena's enigmatic origins, starting from a Romanian orphanage, through her early years spent in Beirut. As conflict erupts, her adoptive family relocates with her to London, where unexpected events transpire. Dubbed 'the Witch of Portobello' for her perceived prophetic abilities, Athena mysteriously vanishes, challenging those who knew her to piece together the details of her life and sudden disappearance. Much like "The Alchemist," this book encourages readers to reevaluate notions of love, enthusiasm, joy, and sacrifice. - **ISBN-13**: 9780007251872 - **Author**: Paulo Coelho - **Publisher**: Harper Collins Publishers - **Language**: English - **Format**: Paperback - **Publication Year**: 2008 - **Number of Pages**: 368 - **Dimensions**: 136×199×24 mm - **Weight**: 260 g