Shadow of the Wind

Zafon, Carlos Ruiz

ISBN 10: 0142800791 ISBN 13: 9780142800799

Publisher: Penguin Audio, 2004

Synopsis

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.

Read by James Wilby

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Review:

'Gothic twists lurk in the shadows of post-war Spain Zafon's atmospheric novel, read by actor James Wilby which will delight fans of Umberto Eco' -- WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY

Book Description:

The discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive and mysterious author. A multi-million bestselling novel from an international literary sensation. Abridged edition featuring a bonus interview with the author.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Audio
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0142800791
• ISBN 13: 9780142800799
• Binding: Audio Cassette