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The original title is "The Fall of the House of Winshaw or Which ...." - an allusion to E. A. Poe's famous story "The Fall of the House of Usher".
The novella was published for the first time in 1961 in the magazine Novij mir and aroused anger among critics, pointing out that it is only "about the narrow, intimate experiences of the heroine".
Why do we destroy what we love most? That's the question with which Paulo Coelho confronts his own past in "The Valkyries" in order to turn to the future.
Elizabeth tirelessly lectures and gives speeches all over the world. Although it is not entirely clear in this work where fiction ends and fiction begins, the character of Elizabeth is a metaphor for a writer who does not write but gives formal speeches.
Rich in details about ancient Egypt, the book is filled with suspense, political intrigue, and vivid descriptions, appealing to readers who love historical and adventure novels.