In post-World War II Barcelona, young Daniel Sempere stumbles upon a mysterious book, The Shadow of the Wind, in the hidden Cemetery of Forgotten Books. Entranced by its haunting story, Daniel embarks on a quest to uncover more about its elusive author, Julián Carax. Along the way, he unravels a web of intrigue, danger, and forbidden love that mirrors the lives of the characters in the novel. As dark forces close in, Daniel learns that someone has been systematically destroying every copy of Carax’s work. Blending mystery, romance, and historical fiction, Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s The Shadow of the Wind is a sweeping tale of passion, betrayal, and the enduring power of stories.