The Devil and Miss Prym is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, first published in 2000. It is the third book in Coelho’s “And on the Seventh Day” trilogy, which includes By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept and Veronika Decides to Die.
The story explores themes of morality, temptation, and the struggle between good and evil. It is set in the small, isolated village of Viscos, where life is simple and predictable. The arrival of a mysterious stranger disrupts the tranquility of the village. This man carries a dark proposition: he offers the villagers a fortune in gold if they agree to commit a murder within one week.
Miss Chantal Prym, a young and lonely barmaid, becomes the key figure in this moral experiment. Torn between her desire for wealth and her understanding of right and wrong, she is forced to confront her deepest fears and beliefs. The novel delves into the complexities of human nature, showing how individuals and communities wrestle with ethical dilemmas when faced with life-changing temptations.
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