Keys to the Kingdom of Alchemy
is a decoding of the chemical reaction encrypted in Basil Valentine's
The Stone of the Great Philosophers - The XII Keys
. This new interpretation primarily addresses operative alchemy. Apart from operative aspects however, a tremendous amount of rich allegorical storytelling and masterful conceptual blending reveals the author of
The XII Keys
to have been a highly educated polymath fluent in not only alchemy but also Christian mysticism, Greco-Roman mythology and Perennial Philosophy. Such a complete package in a single author is certain to be of interest to professional researchers and alchemy enthusiasts.