The novel, set in post- Spanish Civil War Barcelona, concerns a young boy, Daniel. Just after the war, Daniel's father takes him to the secret Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a huge perpustakaan of old, forgotten titles lovingly preserved oleh a select few initiates. According to tradition, everyone initiated to this secret place is allowed to take one book from it, and must protect it for life. Daniel selects a book called The Shadow of the Wind oleh Julián Carax. That night he takes the book halaman awal and reads it, completely engrossed. Daniel then attempts to look for other buku oleh this unknown author,...