Paulo Coelho, the alchemist of the soul who has moved the hearts of 100 million readers worldwide
Hot new releases of 2014

Paulo Coelho, who has created a huge sensation worldwide with each of his works, including 『The Alchemist』 『Brida』 『O Zahir』 『Veronika Decides to Die』 and 『Eleven Minutes』, has published his new 2014 work.
His new work, "Adultery," tells the story of Linda, a woman in her thirties who was living a perfect life, as she goes through a crisis to discover the true meaning of love.
Coelho, as if listening to the heart of a woman in danger from the boredom of everyday life and the instability of love, speaks of the meaning of life and the preciousness of love that we have forgotten.
Although the love scenes between Linda and her former lover are depicted as erotic, the work goes beyond simple sexual scandal and delves into the realm of human emotions, such as the weariness and depression of life.
This novel delicately depicts the complex psychology of women, and shares the same vein as her previous works, such as "Brida" and "Eleven Minutes," in that it is a story of freedom from possession and bondage, and of self-discovery through true love.



“I am not in a sexual relationship with no future,
“I wanted to tell a true love story.” _Paulo Coelho, in an interview with Le Journal du Dimanche


Adulterio in Portuguese, Adultery in English.
The title, "Adultery," has raised concerns not only in Korea but also in many other countries, as it is considered somewhat provocative and negative when translated into Korean.
However, the author, who has always conveyed the message of 'taking risks' through his works, decided to maintain this title in keeping with his original intention.


In Portugal, France, Italy, Poland, Greece, and Croatia, where it has already been published, "Adultery" has become a number one bestseller, and is scheduled to be published in over 40 countries, including the UK, the US, New Zealand, India, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Serbia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Slovakia, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, as well as Latin America.
Contrary to initial concerns, readers of the work embraced the previously taboo topic of 'adultery' with a mature and serious attitude.
The author's opinion that there is no reason to avoid or hide the subject matter because it is rough and sensitive is effective.


Although it contains the subject of adultery, this work ultimately talks about the weariness of life that can suddenly come to anyone one day, and the only way to overcome it, 'love', a universal language that exists throughout the universe.
Through this novel, readers follow Linda's perilous journey, deeply empathizing with her psychology, crying, rejoicing, growing with her, and ultimately realizing the true meaning of love.



This book is not about the contradictions of emotions we feel whenever we encounter the unexpected.
The initial reaction from publishers was not positive.
They said, “Oh my God, ‘Adultery’ is not a good title.”
“Let’s change it to a different title.
No one buys a book titled 'Adultery'.
“It’s definitely not a book you’d give to your spouse as a gift.”
I said.
“What do you think? This is the title I chose.
This is my book.
I'll take the risk.
I always tell you this.
Let's take a risk.
“I have to take risks too.”
Now that the book is out, please read it and judge for yourself.

I have been amazed by the response from readers in the five countries where the book has already been published.
It is scheduled to be published in around 40 countries, and has so far been published in Portuguese, French, Italian, Polish, and Greek.
In countries where it has already been published, "Adultery" has become a number one bestseller.
Readers who read the book, I wouldn't say positively, responded with a mature attitude.
We discussed 'adultery' maturely, wisely, and lovingly.

So I hope you enjoy this book too.
I have no intention of explaining the plot.
Please follow the protagonist's trials.
Let's listen to the review at the end.
Please read everything and post your comments on social media.
Let's have a deeper conversation about important topics.
thank you

_Paulo Coelho's full video message to readers around the world after the publication of 'Adultery'
(Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3aBleHXrOA)


“It is not wisdom and experience that change us.
It's not time.

“The only thing that changes us is love!”

Linda, a beautiful journalist living a perfect life, is faced with a dangerous reunion that shakes up her peaceful routine.

Linda, a woman in her thirties, had a seemingly perfect life: a nice home, a devoted and devoted husband, two children who were perfectly content except for their addiction to mobile games, and a professional job.
A crisis strikes her peaceful daily life, which she has maintained for ten years while working at a famous newspaper in Geneva, Switzerland.
An inexplicable anxiety that everything seems to change, yet at the same time, nothing seems to change.
Her life, which is plagued by sudden depression and emptiness, and even a sense of guilt, and is plagued by daily mood swings, is far more precarious than it appears to others.


“Is there something wrong with my life? There’s nothing wrong with it.
There are just nights when fear creeps in.

“There are only days when I feel no enthusiasm and a longing for adventures I haven’t dared to take.” (Page 23)

Then, by chance, she interviews her high school boyfriend, Yakov, who is now a famous politician seeking re-election.
And the moment they reunite with him, they feel like sixteen-year-old girls again, and after the interview, the two commit impulsive acts.
But it's not because of simple sexual attraction, nor is it because of a vague longing for a time when things were infinitely clear and transparent.
Jacob was the only one who discovered the abyss within her, the unfathomable sadness.
“Souls in agony have an incredible ability to recognize and reach out to one another.”

“Are you happy?” he suddenly asks.
“There’s something in your eyes.
It seems like a sadness that doesn't suit a pretty woman like you, with a great husband and a good job.
It felt like looking at my own eyes reflected in a mirror.
Let me ask you again.
“Are you happy?” (Page 52)

After several encounters, Linda, torn between guilt and excitement, decides to embark on an unexpected adventure.
She wonders if this might be a self-contradictory attempt to create another problem to hide her real problems, but she can't let go of this relationship as if it were her last attempt to relieve her anxiety that seems to have no end in sight.
As she continues to meet Jacob, her feelings for his wife, Marianne, grow out of control and towards madness, and she continues to meet him even though she knows that this is not the relationship she had imagined or hoped for.


One of the symptoms I discovered within myself was a kind of psychological autism.
My world, which had once seemed so vast and full of possibilities, began to shrink as my need for stability grew.
(…) These days, my heart is as rough and passionate as the sea.
Looking back, I now resemble someone crossing the ocean on a flimsy raft during the height of a storm.
Will I survive? I ask myself, now that there's no going back.
(Pages 132-133)

Linda reaches a point where she cannot control her emotions and ruins her relationship with Jacob at a gathering where the two couples are together.
And with nowhere else to turn, she finally makes a crucial decision.
At that moment, what saved Linda, who was in so much danger, was true love.
In a moment of crisis, what did Linda have that allowed her to find true love?
Linda will fly high in the sky.
And just as I dreamed, I will have my feet firmly planted on the ground again.


Paulo Coelho, who has been living in Geneva for eight years,
Invitation to Switzerland

Coelho's new work, "Adultery," is set in Geneva, Switzerland, where the author has lived for eight years.
From the Hotel Armour in Geneva's old town where Linda and Jacob meet for dinner, to the ice cream shop at 31 Rue Desambres, the Anglet Gardens, and the Jet d'Eau, a giant fountain that shoots water 100 meters into the air and has long been a symbol of Geneva... all are Geneva's famous landmarks directly depicted in his new novel.


The author says he has lived in Geneva for a long time and wanted to write a book about the place.
The Geneva the author portrays is “a city completely different from all other cities that have modernized and lost their charm,” a place that “remains neutral while Europe sends its sons to meaningless wars,” and “takes pleasure in having lived unchanged for hundreds of years.”
The tranquil cityscape and the Swiss national character's constant emphasis on safety, including mandatory fallout shelters in every building in preparation for the impending nuclear war, exacerbate Linda's boredom with everyday life and provide a stark contrast to the adventures and escapades she embarks on.


The work depicts Geneva's Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Bastille Park, and the Gustave-Adore wharf, as well as Nyon, "a magnificent city formerly inhabited by the Romans," located about 25 kilometers northeast of Geneva, and Interlaken and the Jungfrau in the Alps.