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 Rose of Fire
The Rose of Fire
Synopsis
Set in the labyrinthine streets of 15th-century Barcelona, this short story explores the origins of the legendary Cemetery of Forgotten Books. An architect is commissioned to build a massive library that will protect the world's most precious volumes from the fires of history. It serves as a dark, atmospheric prequel to the Shadow of the Wind series.
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An architect commissioned to build a massive library to protect precious books from destruction.
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The Rose of FireKindle, July
34 pages
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Frequently asked questions
Is "The Rose of Fire" part of a series?
Yes, "The Rose of Fire" is a prequel to Carlos Ruiz Zafón's "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books" series. It provides background to the world of the main series.
What kind of story is "The Rose of Fire"?
It is a short story that delves into the origins of the mysterious library featured in Zafón's other works. It has a dark and atmospheric tone, characteristic of his writing.