The Alchemist author Paulo Coelho's latest book ' The Spy ' is based on the adventurous life of the famous accused secret agent of the late 1800s, Mata Hari. Written in the format of a pair of exchanged letters, the novel throws light on the early life of the exotic Dutch dancer, and her side of explanation for the convinced espionage. The story begins with the execution process of Margaretha Zelle - stage name Mata Hari - by the French government. The absence of fear from the dancer's face and body language reflects her boldness since the very beginning. The story moves forward in the form of a letter by Mata Hari to her attorney, Maitre Clunet. The letter encapsulates her entire life journey; from a little girl in Holland to being deceitfully married to finally becoming the desire of scores of men around the world. The 208-page novel has been published by Penguin Random House in a hardcover format, which is pretty handy and kind of cute too, The bestselling aut