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“Nobody knows much about women, not even Freud, not even women themselves. But it's like electricity: you don't need to know how it works to get a shock on the fingers.”

Quote by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Book:The Shadow Of The Wind

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The Shadow Of The Wind

In this enthralling tale, a young orphan named Daniel is captivated by a mysterious library and its enigmatic owner, a blind man known only as the Shadow of the Wind. As Daniel grows up, he becomes increasingly fascinated by the library's collection of forbidden books, each one seemingly tied to a tragic fate. His quest to uncover the truth about these books and the shadowy figure who owns them leads him on a perilous journey through the tumultuous landscape of post-Civil War Spain, filled with intrigue, romance, and danger. more

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Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Carlos Ruiz Zafón, born on September 25, 1964, is a renowned Spanish novelist known for his unique literary style and profound depiction of Barcelona. more

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