the spellbinding novel from one of the world's best-loved authors, paulo coelho, recounting the story of brida, and her pursuit of wisdom. this is the story of brida, a young irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. she has long been interested in various aspects of magic, and has taken courses in astrology, tarot, and numerology, but is searching for something more. her search leads her to people of great wisdom, who begin to teach her about the world. her teachers sense that brida has a gift, but cannot tell what that is. meanwhile, brida pursues her course ever deeper into the mysteries of life, seeking to answer questions about who she is. she meets a wise man who dwells in a forest and teaches her about overcoming her fears and trusting in the goodness of the world and a woman who teaches her how to dance to the music of the world and how to pray to the moon. she seeks her destiny, as she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to become a witch. this enthralling novel incorporates themes fans of paulo will love. it is a tale of love, passion, mystery and spirituality.