By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

by Paulo Coelho

First published 1994

After eleven years apart, childhood friends Pilar and her devoted companion reconnect. She's now a strong, independent woman, while he's a charismatic spiritual leader. As they embark on a journey fraught with challenges, long-buried demons resurface. By the waters of the River Piedra, this special relationship will be reexamined in the light of life's biggest questions.

Genres: romance, literary-fiction, contemporary

Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: friends-to-lovers, second-chance

Setting: Pyrenees, Pyrénées

180 pages · Paperback

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