By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept (A Novel of Forgiveness) by Paulo Coelho, author of “The Alchemist”.

This novel presents a heartfelt story of Pilar, a strong yet guarded woman, and her childhood friend, now a charismatic leader. Reuniting after eleven years, their relationship takes them on an emotional and spiritual odyssey in a small village in the French Pyrenees. Against the backdrop of the River Piedra, they confront unresolved pain, long-buried emotions, and ultimately, the quest to find love and freedom and confront some of life’s most important questions.

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"On the Seventh Day" is a thought-provoking trilogy by Paulo Coelho, that explores profound themes like love, self-discovery, and the battle between good and evil. The series consists of three books:

"By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept" (A Novel of Forgiveness)
"Veronika Decides to Die" (A Novel of Redemption)
"The Devil and Miss Prym” (A Novel of Temptation)

Each story follows ordinary people who encounter extraordinary events that challenge their beliefs and transform their lives. From reuniting old lovers to grappling with the meaning of life and the temptations of evil, Coelho's trilogy offers a deeply spiritual and emotional journey. Expect to be moved, challenged, and ultimately inspired by these compelling narratives that question life's biggest mysteries.

Each of these selections are individual novels with differing themes, they may be read together or individually. So join for all three, or if you cannot make all three events you will not be lost if you make to just one.