The book of the alchemist
By: Adam Williams
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 438
ISBN-13: 9780340899144; 9780340899137
Subjects: Grandparent and child; Religions; Kidnapping victims; Mosques; Interfaith relations; Relations; Fiction; Religion; Grandfathers; History
Description: Eleventh-century Andaluz. While Europe slumbers in the dark ages, Southern Spain is a beacon of enlightenment that draws artists, scientists and philosophers of all faiths. In this haven of tolerance, three boys meet by chance under a fig tree on a hot summer's day. An alchemist, a mason and a prince, they establish a secret brotherhood that will construct a great monument to astonish the world.