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The City of Mist

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A boy decides to become a writer when he discovers that his inventions hold the power to entice the rich girl who has stolen his heart. An architect flees Constantinople with plans for an impregnable library. A strange gentleman tempts Cervantes to write a book that has never existed. And Gaudí, sailing to a mysterious rendezvous in New York, delights in a spectacle of light and steam, the stuff that cities should be made of. Gathered here for the first time – and some never before published in English – these stories showcase the talents of Carlos Ruiz Zafón, a writer beloved by millions of readers and a master who has left us too soon.

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The echo of the novels of The Cemetery of Forgotten Books series resonates in the stories of Carlos Ruiz Zafón: gathered here for the first time – and some never before published in English – these stories are a celebration of one of the world’s great storytellers

A boy decides to become a writer when he discovers that his creative gifts capture the attentions of an aloof young beauty who has stolen his heart.

A labyrinth maker flees Constantinople to a plague ridden Barcelona, with plans for building a library impervious to the destruction of time.

A strange gentleman tempts Cervantes to write a book like no other, each page of which could prolong the life of the woman he loves.

And a brilliant Catalan architect named Antoni Gaudì reluctantly agrees to cross the ocean to New York, a voyage that will determine the fate of an unfinished masterpiece.

A celebration of a master storyteller, beloved by fans around the world:

‘The real deal: one gorgeous read’
Stephen King

‘This book will change your life. An instant classic’
Daily Telegraph

‘A book lover’s dream’
The Times

‘A hymn of praise to all the joys of reading’
Independent

‘Gripping and instantly atmospheric’
Mail on Sunday

‘Irresistibly readable’
Guardian

‘Diabolically good’
Elle

Additional information

Weight 0.177 kg
Dimensions 19.6 × 12.8 × 1.6 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

xv, 173

Language

English

Edition

Short stories

Dewey

863.64 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K