The Prince of Mist
The Prince of Mist was the first novel published by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and marked the beginning of his career as a writer. Although aimed at young adult readers, the novel has been loved by readers of all ages.
The Prince of Mist was the first novel published by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and marked the beginning of his career as a writer. Although aimed at young adult readers, the novel has been loved by readers of all ages.
In 1943, Max Carver's father - a watchmaker and inventor - decides to move his family to an abandoned house in a small coastal town. But as the family settles in they grow increasingly uneasy: Max’s sister Alicia has disturbing dreams while his other sister, Irina, hears voices whispering to her from an old wardrobe. With his new friend Roland, Max also discovers the wreck of a boat that sank many years ago in a terrible storm. Everyone on board perished except for one man - an engineer who built the lighthouse at the end of the beach.
As they learn more about the wreck, the chilling story of a legendary figure called the Prince of Mist begins to emerge...
Read an extract from The Prince of Mist
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04/04/2011
