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The Devil And Miss Prym

A Novel Of Temptation
By Paulo Coelho
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The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho explores the struggle between good and evil in a quiet village. When a stranger arrives with a dangerous proposal, the villagers must confront their values and morality. The narrative delves into human nature's complexities, prompting readers to ponder the choices that define us.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by moral dilemmas and the battle between good and evil. It takes you on a journey to a quaint village where a stranger challenges the residents with a test of their moral fibre. This exploration of human nature and the choices we make could captivate your interest.

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The Devil And Miss Prym

Coelho's parable of good versus evil relates the story of a stranger who enters a remote village and proposes a wager to the town: if someone turns up murdered within a week, he'll give the town enough gold to make everyone wealthy.

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A stranger arrives at the remote village of Viscos, carrying with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars. He comes searching for the answer to a question that torments him: Are human beings, in essence, good or evil? In welcoming the mysterious foreigner, the whole village becomes an accomplice to his sophisticated plot, which will forever mark their lives.

A novel of temptation by the internationally bestselling author Paulo Coelho, The Devil and Miss Prym is a thought-provoking parable of a community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear—as it struggles with the choice between good and evil.

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The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho is praised for its imaginative engagement with Scripture, reflecting a unique perspective that might come from a Jesuit influence. The novel is also described as both suspenseful and satisfying, suggesting it effectively keeps readers engaged with its fable-like storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060528003

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Paulo Coelho is an international bestselling author whose books--The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept and The Fifth Mountain-have sold more than 23 million copies in 117 countries and have been translated into 41 languages.

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