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The City of Mist
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Explore the enchanting world of **The City of Mist**, a captivating collection of never-before-published stories from acclaimed author **Carlos Ruiz Zafón**. Renowned for his **New York Times bestselling** novel, **The Shadow of the Wind**, Zafón returns to the mystical environment of the **Cemetery of Forgotten Books** with this remarkable book featuring eleven extraordinary narratives. Set in the alluring streets of **Barcelona**, each tale intertwines the themes of love, creativity, and the ephemeral nature of time.
This posthumous edition invites readers into unique adventures, such as a boy inspired to write for the heart of a mysterious beauty and a labyrinth-maker escaping plague-ridden Constantinople. The stories are filled with rich imagery and intricate plots that reveal Zafón’s signature style, blending gothic fantasy with historical elements, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction.
In **The City of Mist**, Zafón’s imaginative storytelling transports you to different eras and locations, from the shadowy corners of a **Barcelona library** to the vibrant culture of New York. Each story resonates with Zafón's spirit, celebrating the power of storytelling and the profound impact of imagination. Don’t miss your chance to step into this dreamlike narrative, where every page is a new adventure waiting to unfold. Perfect for book lovers and fans of gothic literature, this limited edition will be a treasured addition to your collection. Available now at **Smartfox NZ**, your destination for literary treasures.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922458186
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 192
Description:
A return to the mythical Barcelona library, the Cemetery of Forgotten Books.
This posthumous collection from Carlos Ruiz Zaf n, the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow of the Wind comprises eleven stories, most never before published in English. The City of Mist is Ruiz Zaf n's tribute to the countless thousands of readers who joined him on the extraordinary journey through the mysterious gothic world of his beloved Cemetery of Forgotten Books quartet.
A boy decides to become a writer when he discovers that his creative gifts capture the attentions of an aloof young beauty who has stolen his heart. A labyrinth-maker flees Constantinople to a plague-ridden Barcelona, with plans for building a library impervious to the destruction of time. A strange gentleman tempts Cervantes to write a book like no other, each page of which could prolong the life of the woman he loves. And a brilliant Catalan architect named Antoni Gaudi reluctantly agrees to cross the ocean to New York, a voyage that will determine the fate of an unfinished masterpiece.
Imaginative and beguiling, these and other stories in The City of Mist bring to life the mesmerising magic of their brilliant creator and invite us to enter the dream along with him.
This posthumous edition invites readers into unique adventures, such as a boy inspired to write for the heart of a mysterious beauty and a labyrinth-maker escaping plague-ridden Constantinople. The stories are filled with rich imagery and intricate plots that reveal Zafón’s signature style, blending gothic fantasy with historical elements, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction.
In **The City of Mist**, Zafón’s imaginative storytelling transports you to different eras and locations, from the shadowy corners of a **Barcelona library** to the vibrant culture of New York. Each story resonates with Zafón's spirit, celebrating the power of storytelling and the profound impact of imagination. Don’t miss your chance to step into this dreamlike narrative, where every page is a new adventure waiting to unfold. Perfect for book lovers and fans of gothic literature, this limited edition will be a treasured addition to your collection. Available now at **Smartfox NZ**, your destination for literary treasures.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922458186
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 192
Description:
A return to the mythical Barcelona library, the Cemetery of Forgotten Books.
This posthumous collection from Carlos Ruiz Zaf n, the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow of the Wind comprises eleven stories, most never before published in English. The City of Mist is Ruiz Zaf n's tribute to the countless thousands of readers who joined him on the extraordinary journey through the mysterious gothic world of his beloved Cemetery of Forgotten Books quartet.
A boy decides to become a writer when he discovers that his creative gifts capture the attentions of an aloof young beauty who has stolen his heart. A labyrinth-maker flees Constantinople to a plague-ridden Barcelona, with plans for building a library impervious to the destruction of time. A strange gentleman tempts Cervantes to write a book like no other, each page of which could prolong the life of the woman he loves. And a brilliant Catalan architect named Antoni Gaudi reluctantly agrees to cross the ocean to New York, a voyage that will determine the fate of an unfinished masterpiece.
Imaginative and beguiling, these and other stories in The City of Mist bring to life the mesmerising magic of their brilliant creator and invite us to enter the dream along with him.
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