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The Shadow of the Wind

By Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Shadow of the Wind Contemporary literature

The Shadow of the Wind

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A stunning literary thriller in the tradition of Umberto Eco. The discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive author who may or may not still be alive... Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'cemetery of lost books', a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles that have long gone out of print. To this library, a man brings his 10-year-old son Daniel one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book from the shelves and pulls out 'La Sombra del Viento' by Julian Carax. But as he grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. Then, one night, as he is wandering the old streets once more, Daniel is approached by a figure who reminds him of a character from La Sombra del Viento, a character who turns out to be the devil. This man is tracking down every last copy of Carax's work in order to burn them. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a race to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind. A page-turning exploration of obsession in literature and love, and the places that obsession can lead.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
510
Release Date:
2005-10-05
Publication Date:
2005-10-05
Publisher:
Orion Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0753820250
ISBN13:
9780753820254
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
385 g
Height:
128 cm
Width:
195 cm
Thickness:
38 cm

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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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