The Shadow of the Wind

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

516 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Shadow of the Wind* is a captivating, atmospheric masterpiece and the standout first book in "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books" series...

Old Wolf
Nov 13, 2025
10/10 stars
11stars out of 10. Of all the books in the series of "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books", this is the first and the best, which is saying alot. I will return to it again and again. Gothic, haunting, exquisite, a masterpiece.
Mkjamal
Oct 31, 2025
A brilliant book , a fascinating mystery set within a tragic love story, a must for booklovers
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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!

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