From the internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist, MANUSCRIPT FOUND IN ACCRA is a classic story of inspiration and reflection. The novel is set in Jerusalem at the time of the Crusades where a community of Christians, Arabs, and Jews who have long lived together harmoniously have been warned of an imminent attack. Contemplating their demise, the community assembles to seek the wise counsel of a Greek Copt, who imparts comforting and guiding wisdom on the enduring attributes of human character. The novel unfolds as a sequence of parables on love, faith, sex, friendship, beauty, bravery, loyalty, and success.