Discover the Camino with Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim

Author Arlene Laskey knows the magic of the Camino de Santiago firsthand. Having walked the ancient pilgrimage across Northern Spain multiple times, she has poured her experiences into her debut novel, Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim. This inspiring story captures not only the landscapes and traditions of the Camino but also the inner transformation every traveller seeks.

Lucy sets out on her pilgrimage across Northern Spain.

Discovering the Camino: Lucy’s Journey of the Mind

Meet Lucy, a young woman desperate to reclaim joy and power in her life. Inspired by the Camino’s thousand-year-old tradition, she sets out on an exhilarating pilgrimage across Northern Spain. Her footsteps lead her from the bustling gateway of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port across the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles, through the lively streets of Pamplona, the medieval charm of Burgos, the cultural heart of León, and finally, into the awe of Santiago de Compostela itself.

But Lucy’s journey is more than physical. Along the way, she stumbles upon a mysterious manuscript by Charles Haanel, author of the Master Key System. Infused with timeless wisdom, it sparks deep reflection and prompts her to weave her outer pilgrimage with an inner quest for transformation. Will she encounter the elusive Enlightened Pilgrim before her journey ends, or will her quest dissolve into disillusionment?

This is not just a travel tale—it’s a story of courage, growth, and self-discovery that invites readers to reflect on their own journey of the mind. And while written as a young adult/coming-of-age novel, Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim appeals to any traveller or seeker interested in the Camino experience. The book takes you along the route step by step, making it a perfect introduction or companion to the pilgrimage.

The Benefits of Reading Along

• Travel from home: Step inside Spain’s landscapes and villages through Lucy’s eyes.

• Find inspiration: Lucy’s challenges and triumphs mirror the universal quest for purpose and meaning.

• Prepare for your own Camino: The novel offers a vivid glimpse of what pilgrims experience day by day.

A Perfect Companion: The Camino Trip Journal

To make the journey even more meaningful, Arlene has also created a Camino Trip Journal—a practical and inspiring tool for pilgrims. With sections to record distance, weather, accommodations, expenses, and reflections, plus blank pages for sketches, journal notes, or sellos (stamps), it’s the perfect keepsake for documenting the physical, mental, and spiritual adventure.

✨ Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim and the Trip Journal are now on sale! ✨

👉 Order your copy today and step into a story that may inspire your own Camino journey—whether on the trail or from the comfort of home. Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim: Walking the Camino: Laskey, Arlene: 9781069647504: Books - Amazon.ca