Another incredible novel from the 1 internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist July 14 1099 The city of Accra awaits the invasion of the crusaders who have surrounded the gates There within the city walls men & women of every age have gathered to hear the words of a mysterious man known only as the Copt He has summoned the townspeople to address their fears with truth hope & comfort They begin with questions about defeat & struggle; they contemplate the virtues of loyalty & solitude; & they ultimately turn to questions of beauty love wisdom & what the future holds What is success? poses the Copt It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace Now centuries later the manuscript containing the Copt's extraordinary insights on courage solitude loyalty & loss has been unearthed from a cave in Cairo A Manuscript Found in Accra is a revelatory exploration of our most enduring & transcendental values & a testimony to everyday wisdom