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SOPHIA'S TALE: A Fairytale for Adults
Seduced by the Emperor of Diamonds, Sophia follows her beloved into a dream. Lost in the desert, she begins her adventure in The Land ofImpermanence. From palace harem to street brothel, Sophia must live by her wits as she encounters soothsayers, lecherous gatekeepers and warmongering desert tribes, fleeing the ruthless Emperor to find her way home before he finds her.
A retelling of the ancient Gnostic myth, Pistis Sophia, for the modern heart - and what one woman is prepared to risk to discover her authentic self. Banished from the Bible in the 4th century, SOPHIA’S TALE gives Sophia back her voice.
If you liked THE ALCHEMIST, you'll love SOPHIA'S TALE. Magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder weave into an inspiring tale about following your intuition. SOPHIA'S TALE is a simple fable full of ancient wisdom about a heroine's journey, told by a woman for seekers of wisdom everywhere.
‘Beautifully and imaginatively written and resonating deeply in the realms of allegory, Sarah Walton takes us on Sophia’s fascinating journey of adventure, magic, sex, survival, personal resourcefulness and hard-won wisdom as she pursues her elusive dream in the Land of Impermanence.’ Philip Ayckbourn, Playwright
'Exquisitely written, Sophia’s Tale crosses the disciplines of literature,depth psychology and mysticism. Abused and abandoned Sophia recovers her soul and becomes the source of wisdom that was her birthright.' Dr Alan Mulhern, Jungian Analyst & Author
'This is a tale of compassion and cruelty, community and betrayal, love and abuse, promise and disillusion. Tread in Sophia’s footsteps and learn what she learned. I assure you, you will not find this a comfortable read; but then, as Blake reminds us, wisdom is not bought with a dance in the street.’ Adrian Bott, Novelist
'Words whispered softly down the centuries, times of old and new, past and future, words of wisdom, tales of woe. Actions of innocent love, abandon and the lessons they bare. This is Sophia's tale, written in a heartfelt, honest way. A pleasure to follow her journey, be a part of her story, for a moment, be a companion, a silent shoulder.' Ricardo, Buddhist Monk
A retelling of the ancient Gnostic myth, Pistis Sophia, for the modern heart - and what one woman is prepared to risk to discover her authentic self. Banished from the Bible in the 4th century, SOPHIA’S TALE gives Sophia back her voice.
If you liked THE ALCHEMIST, you'll love SOPHIA'S TALE. Magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder weave into an inspiring tale about following your intuition. SOPHIA'S TALE is a simple fable full of ancient wisdom about a heroine's journey, told by a woman for seekers of wisdom everywhere.
‘Beautifully and imaginatively written and resonating deeply in the realms of allegory, Sarah Walton takes us on Sophia’s fascinating journey of adventure, magic, sex, survival, personal resourcefulness and hard-won wisdom as she pursues her elusive dream in the Land of Impermanence.’ Philip Ayckbourn, Playwright
'Exquisitely written, Sophia’s Tale crosses the disciplines of literature,depth psychology and mysticism. Abused and abandoned Sophia recovers her soul and becomes the source of wisdom that was her birthright.' Dr Alan Mulhern, Jungian Analyst & Author
'This is a tale of compassion and cruelty, community and betrayal, love and abuse, promise and disillusion. Tread in Sophia’s footsteps and learn what she learned. I assure you, you will not find this a comfortable read; but then, as Blake reminds us, wisdom is not bought with a dance in the street.’ Adrian Bott, Novelist
'Words whispered softly down the centuries, times of old and new, past and future, words of wisdom, tales of woe. Actions of innocent love, abandon and the lessons they bare. This is Sophia's tale, written in a heartfelt, honest way. A pleasure to follow her journey, be a part of her story, for a moment, be a companion, a silent shoulder.' Ricardo, Buddhist Monk
150 pages, Paperback
Published April 26, 2019
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May 4, 2019
An exquisite tale of love, lust, sex and wisdom. This story will take you on a journey you had not thought possible. You will hold Sophia close to your heart and think of nothing but her happiness and validation.
I read it in 2 hours as I could not put this down and it touched my soul in ways I can not even begin to explain.
I read it in 2 hours as I could not put this down and it touched my soul in ways I can not even begin to explain.
January 2, 2020
I was captivated and hooked on this inspiring story of Sophia because, from the beginning, it resonated deeply inside me.
It is a delicious story written in an exquisite way, with elegance and sensitivity and has a great psychological and spiritual depth. It shows us how wisdom is not something that is given to us but we can only achieve it through a deep process of self-knowledge. And this process also goes through the acceptance of pain as part of the path because without it there is no regeneration. It also shows us that transforming that pain into strength, accepting reality and flowing with it, as Sophia does, is the only way to be reborn as possessors of true wisdom.
Sophia’s Tale has reached my heart deeply, so will yours, don't miss it!
It is a delicious story written in an exquisite way, with elegance and sensitivity and has a great psychological and spiritual depth. It shows us how wisdom is not something that is given to us but we can only achieve it through a deep process of self-knowledge. And this process also goes through the acceptance of pain as part of the path because without it there is no regeneration. It also shows us that transforming that pain into strength, accepting reality and flowing with it, as Sophia does, is the only way to be reborn as possessors of true wisdom.
Sophia’s Tale has reached my heart deeply, so will yours, don't miss it!
November 16, 2025
This book let has been a journey for me a powerful soulfulness journey to have met this amazing author and buy this book to read, she told me to enjoy the journey with her soul writing workshops I went to with my very own writing, her workshops in soul writing is truly magical and insightful I learnt so much.
Reading this book has been a true pleasure, the characters are strong, the story is insightful with her background story.
Sophie journey she goes on is about getting her voice back and much more. A beautiful read and I can not wait to finish.
Stunning material once I have finished looking forward to reading other books by this amazing author.
Thank you Soul Writing is part of the key for my writing thanks to you.
Reading this book has been a true pleasure, the characters are strong, the story is insightful with her background story.
Sophie journey she goes on is about getting her voice back and much more. A beautiful read and I can not wait to finish.
Stunning material once I have finished looking forward to reading other books by this amazing author.
Thank you Soul Writing is part of the key for my writing thanks to you.
May 15, 2021
A heroine's journey written from the Soul! Sophia's journey on regaining her wisdom is a journey that we all embark upon. I can feel a deep resonance in my heart with every word in this book. A must-read for anyone who is looking for a soulful read.
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