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He holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. ... read more

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Nicholas Flamel became the greatest alchemyst of all time, sought after by kings and princes, by emperor and even the Pope himself. That is because he discovered the secret of the Philosopher’s Stone which is hidden in the Book of Abraham the Mage. This ancient book will uncover the knowledge... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

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  • “I am old now, so old. Do you know how many friends I've buried over the centuries?”
    Nicholas Famel

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  1. Michael Scott (Author)
 

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