
The Alchemist's Door
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.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2003 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
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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