— From the author of the legendary philosophical novel "The Alchemist"!— Reissue in a new stylish design.— Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved and widely read writers in the world.— Paulo Coelho's books have been translated into 81 languages, and the total circulation is 225,000,000 copies.— In 2006, Paulo Coelho became the UN Ambassador of Peace.In the novel "Valkyries", Paulo Coelho exposes the torments of his soul. Together with his wife Christina, he wanders through the Mojave Desert, where he meets valkyries – mystical warriors. For forty days they have been trying to find harmony in their relationship, let go of the past and believe in the future.