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The Angel's Game
Translated by Muawiya Abdel-Majid
The novel is the second part of "The Cemetery of Forgotten Books" quartet. A gothic, atmospheric thriller set in 1920s Barcelona. As the second installment in the "Cemetery of Forgotten Books" series, it follows a young writer who makes a dark pact with a mysterious publisher to write a book like no other.
About this book
"The Angel's Game" takes us to the dark, gothic streets of 1920s Barcelona. The protagonist, David Martín, is a talented but struggling young writer living in a mysterious, abandoned mansion while battling a terminal illness. His life takes a dramatic turn when he receives an irresistible offer from a shadowy French publisher named Andreas Corelli. The task is to write a book that will create a new religion and change human history, in exchange for a fortune and a miraculous cure. As David begins to write, he gets entangled in a web of bizarre murders and dark secrets connected to his house and the "Cemetery of Forgotten Books," realizing too late that his creative pact comes with a terrifying price.
Why read it?
It offers a spellbinding blend of gothic mystery, psychological thriller, and historical charm. It deeply explores the dark side of the creative process and the intoxicating passion for literature.
Who is it for?
For fans of historical mysteries, lovers of contemporary Spanish literature, and readers who are captivated by stories about books, secret libraries, and atmospheric gothic fiction.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789933353377
Page count
679
Age rating
Adults