THE SHADOW OF THE WIND
Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Love and deception are at the heart of the literary mystery aren't they always?'
Scotland on Sunday
"The book is written by someone witty and knowing enough to spoof himself while still being able to raise the hairs on the back of your neck... Barcelona becomes a place of doors opening into dark interiors of the mind'
Economist
'The Shadow of the Wind will keep you up for nights and it'll be time well spent. Absolutely marvellous' Kirkus starred review*
"This is such a racy, enthralling tale that it is easy to see why it spent two years on the bestseller list when it was first published in Spanish and Catalan... clever and expertly told... an extremely good read'
Herald
'A page-turning exploration of obsession in literature and love'
Woman's Own
'An astounding critical success. There's an intricate plot, a gothic atmosphere and an elusive quest, as well as murders, intrigue and star-crossed lovers'
Guardian
'Anyone who enjoys novels that are scary, erotic, touching, tragic and thrilling should rush right out to the nearest bookstore and pick up The Shadow of the Wind. Really, you should'
Michael Dirda, Washington Post
'Combining all the best elements of crime fiction with an investiga-tion of the power of literature to shape our lives and imaginations, it is one of the most original and compelling stories of the past decade'
Nick Rennison, Waterstones Quarterly