In 'The Fifth Mountain,' Paulo Coelho takes us back to the ninth century B.C. to tell the story of Elijah, a prophet in the age of the Phoenician princess Jezebel. Jezebel's wrath forces Elijah to flee Israel to seek refuge in Zarephath, where amid trials and tribulations, he finds unexpected love with a widow. His newfound happiness, however, is short-lived as he faces a series of challenges that test his faith and threaten his existence. Emulating the style that enchanted readers in 'The Alchemist,' Coelho weaves a tale of perseverance and spiritual awakening.