The international bestseller and modern classic - The Shadow of the Wind is a literary thriller in which the discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive author who may or may not still be alive . . .Part gothic mystery, past ribald comedy, part political thriller, part Borgesian parable, and
all marvellousA hymn of praise to all the joys of reading
A magical taleOne of those rare novels that combine brilliant plotting with sublime writingA book lover's dreamIrresistibly readable...Walk down any street in Zafon's Barcelona and you'll glimpse the shades of the past and the secrets of the present
Diabolically goodThis
gripping novel has the feel of a gothic ghost story complete with crumbling, ivy-covered mansions, gargoyles and dank prison cells...this is just the sort of literary mystery that would have found favour with Wilkie Collins
A
deeply satisfying, rich, full read
A page-turning exploration of obsession in literature and love
An astounding critical success. There's an intricate plot, a gothic atmosphere and an elusive quest, as well as murders, intrigue and star-crossed lovers
Part detective story, part boy's adventure, part romance, fantasy, and gothic horror, the intricate plot is urged on by
extravagant foreshadowing and nail-nibbling tension. This is rich, lavish storytelling
CARLOS RUIZ ZAFÓN (1964-2020) was the author of eight novels, including the internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed Cemetery of Forgotten Books series: THE SHADOW OF THE WIND, THE ANGEL'S GAME, THE PRISONER OF HEAVEN and THE LABYRINTH OF THE SPIRITS.
His work, which also includes prizewinning young adult novels, has been translated into more than fifty languages and published around the world, garnering numerous awards and reaching millions of readers.