A mystery story perfectly intertwined with romance, grudges and family intrigues. A solid post-war historical context, spiced up with a very detailed A mystery story perfectly intertwined with romance, grudges and family intrigues. A solid post-war historical context, spiced up with a very detailed trip through the streets of Barcelona at the time (I think it will be even more attractive for those who know the city). Zafón describes the Barcelona of those years like nobody else, making magic and poetry with each of his words. The characters are well constructed and elicit empathy / hatred almost immediately. I’ll never forget Fermín. An instant favourite....more