The Watcher in the Shadows Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Name: The Watcher in the Shadows By Carlos Ruiz Zafon
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The Watcher in the Shadows by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

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Summary

A magical read from the author of THE SHADOW OF THE WIND. An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare when a young girl discovers the secrets locked inside a toymaker's crumbling mansion.

The Watcher in the Shadows Summary

The Watcher in the Shadows by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion, surrounded by the magical beings he has created...A sickly wife locked away in a hidden room...An enigma involving strange lights that shine out from the small island on which an old, disused lighthouse stands...A shadowy creature that hides deep in the woods...These are the elements of a mystery will bind 14-year-old Irene to Ismael during one magical summer spent in Blue Bay when her mother takes a job as a housekeeper for the enigmatic toymaker, Lazarus Jann. A novel of mystery, intrigue and romance from the author of THE PRINCE OF MIST and THE SHADOW OF THE WIND.

The Watcher in the Shadows Reviews

A pleasingly old-fashioned chiller, set in Normandy just before the second world war. Irene goes to stay in the Blue Bay when her mother becomes housekeeper to toymaker Lazarus Jann. A mystery filled with creepy automata and deadly secrets. -- Summer Books Guide FT.COM Very well-written, and full of suspense, it has all the appeal of an ancient story-book, with black and white line-drawings at the start of every chapter. -- Alison A.Maxwell-Cox THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN A pleasingly old-fashioned thriller...A mystery filled with creepy automata and deadly secrets. FINANCIAL TIMES An atmospheric, eerie and bewitching tale of what's lurking in the summer sun of northern France in 1937. WANDERLUST

About Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Carlos Ruiz Zafon was born in Barcelona and is the author of seven novels including THE SHADOW OF THE WIND. He is one of the world's most read and best-loved writers. His work has been translated into more than forty languages and published around the world, garnering numerous international prizes and reaching millions of readers. He divides his time between Barcelona and Los Angeles.

Additional information

Sku

GOR007756748

ISBN 13

9780297856269

ISBN 10

029785626X

Title

The Watcher in the Shadows by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Author

Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Orion Publishing Co

Year published

2013-05-09

Number of pages

256

Prizes

N/A

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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins