A stunning literary thriller in the tradition of Umberto Eco. The discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive author who may or may not still be alive...
"I read this years ago after visiting Barcelona. It's set in the 1940s, and it has stuck with me.
The writing is very descriptive presenting a very atmospheric city. The premise is a library of forgotten books.
It follows a young man on a quest pick a book from the library and to make sure this forgotten book survives. This quest was given to him as a distraction from his sorrow. It's a thriller following the main character through his life.
It's both a great read abd a fabulous description of the city."
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