"The Devil and Miss Prym” (A Novel of Temptation) by Paulo Coelho, author of “The Alchemist”.

A novel set in a small village about a young, poor barmaid whose wager with the devil leads to a spiritual transformation. 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, 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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"On the Seventh Day" is a thought-provoking trilogy by Paulo Coelho, author of “The Alchemist”, 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, not interlocking, 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 it to just one.