The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books)

An uncannily absorbing historical mystery, a heart-piercing romance, and a moving homage to the mystical power of books, The Shadow of the Wind is a triumph of the storyteller's art.

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Published Jan 25, 2005

487 pages

Average rating: 7.7

484 RATINGS

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yahoo mail
Dec 15, 2021
10/10 stars
A story within a story about the wonder and love of books and authors and the adventure they bring to us. Described as bewitching, enchanting, hilarious, and heartbreaking- one gorgeous read.
Suzanne82
Aug 16, 2025
8/10 stars
An enticingly complex mystery makes this book very hard to put down. The ending was very tidy - maybe unnecessarily tidy - but satisfying.
1mrsbeck
Mar 08, 2025
8/10 stars
Very interesting! A bit slow at first with the build up and details but the author really ties everything together in the end beautifully!
Shakespeare's Bitch
Jan 22, 2025
Beautifully written, rounded, full characters and more twists and suspense than you can wish for.
BookLover4ever
Jan 09, 2025
9/10 stars
Wow! "An uncannily absorbing historical mystery, a heart-piercing romance, and a moving homage to the mystical power of books, The Shadow of the Wind is a triumph of the storyteller's art." I couldn't agree more!

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