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 としょうかん, ライブラリ of old, forgotten titles lovingly preserved によって 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 によって Julián Carax. That night he takes the book ホーム and reads it, completely engrossed. Daniel then attempts to look for other 本 によって this unknown author,...
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