{"title":"Carlos Ruiz Zafón","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cemetery-of-forgotten-books-4-book-collection-set-carlos-ruiz-zafon-paperback","title":"The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 4 Books Collection Set by Carlos Ruiz Zafon - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shadow of the Wind\u003cbr\u003eThe Angel's Game\u003cbr\u003eThe Prisoner of Heaven\u003cbr\u003eThe Labyrinth of the Spirits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789124072018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: W\u0026amp;N (Weidenfeld \u0026amp; Nicolson)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the shadowy, book-lined streets of Barcelona with this complete four-novel paperback set from Carlos Ruiz Zafon's internationally acclaimed Cemetery of Forgotten Books series. Spanning decades of intrigue, romance and gothic mystery, these four interlinked tales follow the Sempere family and the secret library at the heart of the city. A perfect introduction or a treasured re-read for fans of atmospheric literary fiction, this collection brings the full saga together in one beautifully packaged set, ideal for gifting or building a personal library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe saga opens with \u003cem\u003eThe Shadow of the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, in which young Daniel Sempere discovers a forgotten novel in the secret Cemetery of Forgotten Books and is drawn into a dangerous hunt for its mysterious, vanished author. \u003cem\u003eThe Angel's Game\u003c\/em\u003e turns back the clock to introduce David Martin, a troubled young writer working in a crumbling Barcelona mansion, whose ghost-written manuscripts hide a far darker bargain than he realises. In \u003cem\u003eThe Prisoner of Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e, set a decade after the events of the first novel, Daniel and his loyal friend Fermin confront a menacing visitor from Fermin's past, unravelling secrets buried since the Spanish Civil War. The saga concludes with \u003cem\u003eThe Labyrinth of the Spirits\u003c\/em\u003e, a sweeping finale that reunites every thread of the story as a new investigator, Alicia Gris, is drawn into the Cemetery's darkest mysteries. Together, the four novels form a richly atmospheric, gothic-tinged tetralogy prized for its intricate plotting, vivid Barcelona settings and unforgettable cast of booksellers, writers and secret-keepers. Each volume can be read as a satisfying standalone story, but read in sequence they build into one of modern literary fiction's most celebrated sagas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book paperback set of an internationally bestselling series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric gothic mystery set across decades in Barcelona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, perfect for gifting or collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of literary thrillers, historical fiction and translated fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach novel can be enjoyed as a standalone story or read as a complete saga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to shelve, carry and share\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlos Ruiz Zafon (1964-2020) was a bestselling Spanish novelist best known for creating the Cemetery of Forgotten Books universe. His breakthrough novel, The Shadow of the Wind, became an international phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide and being translated into more than forty languages. Zafon's atmospheric, gothic storytelling drew comparisons to literary greats and earned him numerous international awards. He divided his time between Barcelona, Spain, and Los Angeles, California, drawing deeply on his native city as the backdrop for his most celebrated work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich with gothic atmosphere, hidden libraries and unforgettable characters, this four-book set lets you experience Carlos Ruiz Zafon's entire Barcelona saga in one beautifully cohesive paperback collection, perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN reflects the UK paperback set as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlos Ruiz Zafon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807447585005,"sku":"PLD9717","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/cemetery-of-forgotten-books-4-book-collection-set-carlos-ruiz-zafon-paperback.jpg?v=1784224809"},{"product_id":"cemetery-of-forgotten-books-5-book-collection-set-carlos-ruiz-zafon-paperback","title":"The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 5 Books Collection Set by Carlos Ruiz Zafón - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Shadow of the Wind\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Angel's Game\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Prisoner of Heaven\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Labyrinth of the Spirits\u003cbr\u003e\nThe City of Mist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789124281069\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: W\u0026amp;N\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the shadowy, book-filled streets of twentieth-century Barcelona with this complete five-book paperback collection by bestselling author Carlos Ruiz Zafón. 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The Prisoner of Heaven returns to Daniel and Bea, now married with a young son, as a stranger's visit to the Sempere \u0026amp; Sons bookshop unravels long-buried secrets tied to the family's past. The Labyrinth of the Spirits brings the saga to its sweeping conclusion, following a grown Daniel as he confronts the legacy of the novel that shaped his childhood, against the backdrop of Franco-era Barcelona. Finally, The City of Mist gathers further stories set within the same haunting universe, following writers, dreamers and lost souls drawn to books and the city that binds them together. 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