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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.

Fiction & Poetry >> Fiction in translationFiction & Poetry >> Modern & contemporary fiction post c 1945 Publisher: Orion Publishing Co Publication Date: 05/10/2005 ISBN-13: 9780753820254 Details: Type: Paperback Format: Books

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Good Sellers Comments: Usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. May not look good on your bookcase after reading and probably not suitable as a present unless hard to find elsewhere SECURE DAILY POSTING FROM UK. 30 DAY GUARANTEE.	Alexthefatdawg Available Qty: 2 United Kingdom	From United Kingdom £2.95 3-10 business days	£1.52 Earns 6 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £4.47 Add to Basket
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Good Sellers Comments: A good reading copy which may have some limited wear. Orders are dispatched daily from the UK, supported by complete customer service.	Black & Lime Ltd Available Qty: 11 United Kingdom	From United Kingdom £2.95 3-10 business days	£1.52 Earns 6 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £4.47 Add to Basket
Good Sellers Comments: A good reading copy which may have some limited wear. Orders are dispatched daily from the UK, supported by complete customer service.	Black & Lime Ltd Available Qty: 3 United Kingdom	From United Kingdom £2.95 3-10 business days	£1.52 Earns 6 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £4.47 Add to Basket
Good Sellers Comments: EX-LIBRARY COPY. May contain log sheet and 'Withdrawn' stamp. A good reading copy which may have some limited wear. Orders are dispatched daily from the UK, supported by complete customer service.	Black & Lime Ltd Available Qty: 1 United Kingdom	From United Kingdom £2.95 3-10 business days	£1.52 Earns 6 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £4.47 Add to Basket
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Usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. May not look good on your bookcase after reading and probably not suitable as a present unless hard to find elsewhere SECURE DAILY POSTING FROM UK. 30 DAY GUARANTEE.

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