Name: The Labyrinth of the Spirits: A Novel (Cemetery of Forgotten Books)
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Author: Ruiz Zafon, Carlos
ISBN: 9780062668707

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The Labyrinth of the Spirits: A Novel (Cemetery of Forgotten Books)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

816

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3 x 13.5 x 3.8 cm

Weight

0.57 kg.

ISBN13

9780062668707

Synopsis "The Labyrinth of the Spirits: A Novel (Cemetery of Forgotten Books) "

New York Times Bestseller"Packed with suspense. . . a gripping edge-of-your-seat thriller." -- Washington Book ReviewThe internationally acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author returns to the magnificent universe he constructed in his bestselling novels The Shadow of the Wind, The Angel's Game, and The Prisoner of Heaven in this riveting series finale--a heart-pounding thriller and nail-biting work of suspense which introduces a sexy, seductive new heroine whose investigation shines a light on the dark history of Franco's Spain.In this unforgettable final volume of Ruiz Zafón's cycle of novels set in the universe of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, beautiful and enigmatic Alicia Gris, with the help of the Sempere family, uncovers one of the most shocking conspiracies in all Spanish history.Nine-year-old Alicia lost her parents during the Spanish Civil War when the Nacionales (the fascists) savagely bombed Barcelona in 1938. Twenty years later, she still carries the emotional and physical scars of that violent and terrifying time. Weary of her work as an investigator for Spain's secret police in Madrid, a job she has held for more than a decade, the twenty-nine-year old plans to move on. At the insistence of her boss, Leandro Montalvo, she remains to solve one last case: the mysterious disappearance of Spain's Minister of Culture, Mauricio Valls.With her partner, the intimidating policeman Juan Manuel Vargas, Alicia discovers a possible clue--a rare book by the author Victor Mataix hidden in Valls' office in his Madrid mansion. Valls was the director of the notorious Montjuic Prison in Barcelona during World War II where several writers were imprisoned, including David Martín and Victor Mataix. Traveling to Barcelona on the trail of these writers, Alicia and Vargas meet with several booksellers, including Juan Sempere, who knew her parents.As Alicia and Vargas come closer to finding Valls, they uncover a tangled web of kidnappings and murders tied to the Franco regime, whose corruption is more widespread and horrifying than anyone imagined. Alicia's courageous and uncompromising search for the truth puts her life in peril. Only with the help of a circle of devoted friends will she emerge from the dark labyrinths of Barcelona and its history into the light of the future.In this haunting novel, Carlos Ruiz Zafón proves yet again that he is a masterful storyteller and pays homage to the world of books, to his ingenious creation of the Cemetery of Forgotten, and to that magical bridge between literature and our lives.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

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Carlos Ruiz Zafón (1964-2020) is one of the most read and acclaimed authors of contemporary Spanish literature. Originally from Barcelona, Zafón captivated millions of readers around the world with his evocative prose, memorable characters, and masterful ability to weave mystery, intrigue, and deep emotions.

His most iconic work is "La Sombra del Viento", the first book of the globally famous saga The Cemetery of Forgotten Books. Published in more than 50 countries and translated into over 40 languages, this series transports readers to a Gothic Barcelona, where a love for books and family secrets become the core of thrilling plots.

Before dedicating himself to adult novels, Ruiz Zafón began his literary career writing children's literature, standing out with titles like "El Príncipe de la Niebla", which won the Edebé Award. His unique style, mixing magical realism with shades of noir, made him a universal literary reference.

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