Eleven Minutes

Maria is a young girl from a Brazilian village whose first innocent encounters with love break her heart. A chance meeting in Rio de Janeiro leads her to Geneva, where she dreams of gaining fame and wealth, but ultimately becomes... a prostitute. In Geneva, Maria's desperate notion of love is put to the test. The lesson she derives from her harsh experience forever changes her attitude towards life, love, and herself. In this captivating and bold novel, Paulo Coelho sensitively explores the spiritual nature of sex and love, the harsh and intense relationship between the soul and body, and how to achieve the perfect union between them. "Eleven Minutes" offers readers an unparalleled experience of reflection and insight.