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The Alchemist's Door

  • 2002 first published
  • 286 pages
  • 4 editions

Lisa Goldstein's The Alchemist's Door (2002) is a historical fantasy novel. Much of the action takes place in Prague, Czech Republic and Czech Republic. Characters include John Dee (1527-1608) and Judah Loew ben Bezalel (ca. 1525-1609). It deals with Golem, jews, British and rabbis.

It has been published in 4 editions.

At about 286 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Characters

Subjects

  • Golem
  • Jews
  • Fantasy fiction
  • British
  • Rabbis
  • Alchemists
  • Astrologers
  • Historical fantasy
  • Czech republic
  • Prague, Czech republic
  • Jewish fiction

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Quick answers

Who wrote The Alchemist's Door?

The Alchemist's Door was written by Lisa Goldstein and first published in 2002.

What genre is The Alchemist's Door?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy.

How long is The Alchemist's Door?

The median edition has 286 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Alchemist's Door?

Readers who like it often enjoy Tortuous Serpent, Outrageous Fortune and Lucy's Blade.

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