We return this week to the magical world of "The Alchemist."  This is magical realism at its finest - there is no doubt that magic underlies this simple Tale, and yet, everything takes place very much in our world.  Last week, we left our intrepid shepherd boy preparing to leave his life at the crystal shop for a chance to cross the desert with a caravan.  Also joining the caravan is an Englishman who is crossing the desert in search of...an alchemist.

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