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Le palais de minuit

Le palais de minuit

FantasyHistorical Fiction
Pages
288
Published
2014
Language
French

Synopsis

In 1930s Calcutta, a mysterious orphanage houses two young twins, Ben and Sheere, who are about to turn sixteen. On the eve of their birthday, they are forced to flee after a series of unsettling events. They soon discover a secret society known as the Midnight's Children and become entangled in a dangerous quest to uncover the truth behind a legendary figure and a hidden palace.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousAtmosphericTense
Found FamilyComing of AgeMystery Box

Genres

Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery Young Adult

Authors

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Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Barcelona, 25 de septiembre de 1964-Los Ángeles, 19 de junio de 2020) fue un novelista español. Su obra más famosa es La sombra del viento, ganadora de numerosos galardones, y que fue seleccionada en la lista confeccionada en 2007 por 81 escritores y críticos latinoamericanos y españoles entre los cien mejores libros en lengua española de los últimos 25 años. ---------- Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Barcelona, ​​September 25, 1964 – Los Angeles, June 19, 2020) was a Spanish n...

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François Maspero

François Maspero was a French writer and translator who worked on the French editions of Le Prisonnier du ciel and Le jeu de l'ange. He also wrote his own fiction and travel books while

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Le palais de minuit part of a series?

    This novel is the first book in the "Mist of Barcelona" series, which explores interconnected mysteries and characters across different time periods in Barcelona.

  • How does this book connect to Carlos Ruiz Zafón's other works?

    Le palais de minuit shares thematic elements and a similar atmospheric style with Zafón's more famous "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books" series, particularly in its blend of mystery, historical setting, and literary intrigue.