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...
The Prisoner of Heaven
The Prisoner of Heaven
Synopsis
In 1950s Barcelona, Daniel Sempere and his friend Fermín face a mysterious stranger who threatens to expose a dark secret from the city's past. The search for the truth leads back to the grim Montjuïc Castle during the aftermath of the Civil War, where a prisoner held the key to a story that could change everything. This installment in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series connects the fates of beloved characters with the shadows of Spanish history.
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Characters
Daniel SempereProtagonist
A bookseller in 1950s Barcelona who, along with his friend Fermín, faces a mysterious stranger and uncovers a dark secret from the city's past.
David MartínProtagonist
A writer who was imprisoned in Montjuïc Castle and whose story holds the key to the secrets Daniel and Fermín are investigating.
Fermín Romero de TorresSupporting
Daniel Sempere's friend and associate, who joins him in confronting a mysterious stranger and investigating a secret from Barcelona's past.
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Edition
The Prisoner of HeavenHardcover, Nov Subterranean PressISBN: 9781596065949
3 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Prisoner of Heaven about?
The Prisoner of Heaven is set in 1950s Barcelona. It follows Daniel Sempere and Fermín as they investigate a mysterious stranger and a secret from the city's past. The story connects to Montjuïc Castle and the aftermath of the Civil War.
Is The Prisoner of Heaven a sequel?
The Prisoner of Heaven is part of The Cemetery of Forgotten Books series. It continues the stories of characters from previous books in the series.
Is "The Prisoner of Heaven" part of a series?
Yes, "The Prisoner of Heaven" is the third novel in Carlos Ruiz Zafón's "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books" series. It continues the interconnected stories of characters and mysteries set in Barcelona.
What is the recommended reading order for "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books" series?
The recommended reading order for "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books" series is "The Shadow of the Wind," followed by "The Angel's Game," then "The Prisoner of Heaven," and finally "The Labyrinth of the Spirits."
What kind of book is "The Prisoner of Heaven"?
It is a gothic mystery novel that blends elements of historical fiction, suspense, and literary fiction. The story is set in post-Civil War Barcelona and explores themes of memory, secrets, and the power of storytelling.