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.

The Rose of Fire

Historical Fiction Gothic

Pages: 34
Published: 2012
Language: English

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.