The Shadow of the Wind

Autor: Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Set in post-Spanish Civil War Barcelona, it is a gothic mystery, a historical thriller, and a love letter to literature, blending elements of noir, romance, and fantasy. The story begins in 1945. A young boy named Daniel Sempere is taken by his father to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a secret, labyrinthine library where forgotten books are preserved. Following tradition, Daniel is told to select one book that he must protect for life. He chooses a novel titled The Shadow of the Wind by an obscure and elusive author named Julián Carax.