The Watcher in the Shadows: Carlos Ruiz Zafon

The Watcher in the Shadows: Carlos Ruiz Zafon

by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (Author), Carlos Ruiz Zafon (Author)

Synopsis

A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion, surrounded by the mechanical beings he has created... an enigma surrounding strange lights that shine through the mists that envelop the small island on which the old lighthouse stands... a shadowy creature that hides deep in the woods... these are the elements of a mystery that bind 14-year-old Irene to Ismael during one magical summer spent in the Blue Bay. Irene's mother has taken a job as a housekeeper for the toymaker, Lazarus, but his house contains more secrets than Irene and Ishmael have bargained for.

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Format: paperback
Publisher: W&N
Published:

ISBN 10: 0753829258
ISBN 13: 9780753829257
Book Overview: One magical summer turns into a nightmare when a young girl discovers the secrets locked into a reclusive toymaker's mansion.

Media Reviews
A pleasingly old-fashioned chiller, set in Normandy just before the second world war. Irene goes to stay in the Blue Bay when her mother becomes housekeeper to toymaker Lazarus Jann. A mystery filled with creepy automata and deadly secrets. -- Summer Books Guide * FT.COM *
Very well-written, and full of suspense, it has all the appeal of an ancient story-book, with black and white line-drawings at the start of every chapter. -- Alison A.Maxwell-Cox * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *
Author Bio
Carlos Ruiz Zafon is the author of eight novels, including the international phenomenon THE SHADOW OF THE WIND, and THE ANGEL'S GAME. His work has been published in more than forty-five different languages, has sold over thirty million copies, and has been honoured with numerous international awards. He lives in Los Angeles, California.