Items related to The Watcher in the Shadows
A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion, surrounded by the magical beings he has created...A sickly wife locked away in a hidden room...An enigma involving strange lights that shine out from the small island on which an old, disused lighthouse stands...A shadowy creature that hides deep in the woods...These are the elements of a mystery will bind 14-year-old Irene to Ismael during one magical summer spent in Blue Bay when her mother takes a job as a housekeeper for the enigmatic toymaker, Lazarus Jann. A novel of mystery, intrigue and romance from the author of THE PRINCE OF MIST and THE SHADOW OF THE WIND.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Carlos Ruiz Zafon was born in Barcelona and is the author of seven novels including THE SHADOW OF THE WIND. He is one of the world's most read and best-loved writers. His work has been translated into more than forty languages and published around the world, garnering numerous international prizes and reaching millions of readers. He divides his time between Barcelona and Los Angeles.
From Booklist:
First published in Spain in 1995, this early work from Zafón hits all the gothic horror bases: creepy castles, foreboding caves, haunted lighthouses, murky woods, masked balls, and just about everything else you might hope for. Mostly, though, this is a cunning twist on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—with a little bit of ventriloquist-dummy horror thrown in for good measure. Fourteen-year-old Irene’s penniless mother has just won the jackpot: she’s been hired to keep house at Cravenmoore, the estate of reclusive toymaker Lazarus Jann. He’s a kindly eccentric, but the grinning automatons populating his castle carry an air of menace. Just as frightening is the personless shadow giving chase to Irene and her little brother. And what of the legend of the woman who drowned in the lagoon? Though there is probably one mystery too many here, Zafón cuts between his various characters with cinematic skill, and his habit of telling stories within the narrative is put to spine-tingling use, just as it was with The Midnight Palace (2011). Good, solid scares. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Zafón is still cruising off the might of the international best-sellers The Shadow of the Wind (2004) and The Angel’s Game (2009). Anything he does for quite a while will garner a good deal of interest. Grades 8-11. --Daniel Kraus
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherWeidenfeld & Nicolson
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 029785626X
- ISBN 13 9780297856269
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages246
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Published by
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
(2013)
ISBN 10: 029785626X
ISBN 13: 9780297856269
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004962556
Buy Used
US$ 1.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Published by
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
(2013)
ISBN 10: 029785626X
ISBN 13: 9780297856269
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR007040247
Buy Used
US$ 1.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Published by
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
(2013)
ISBN 10: 029785626X
ISBN 13: 9780297856269
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8. Seller Inventory # G029785626XI4N00
Buy Used
US$ 8.06
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Watcher in the Shadows This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780297856269
Buy Used
US$ 3.70
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Published by
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
(2013)
ISBN 10: 029785626X
ISBN 13: 9780297856269
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00058991503
Buy Used
US$ 9.66
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Published by
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
(2013)
ISBN 10: 029785626X
ISBN 13: 9780297856269
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00057022974
Buy Used
US$ 9.66
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Published by
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
(2013)
ISBN 10: 029785626X
ISBN 13: 9780297856269
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.75. Seller Inventory # bk029785626Xxvz189zvxgdd
Buy Used
US$ 11.11
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Published by
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
(2013)
ISBN 10: 029785626X
ISBN 13: 9780297856269
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Fair. Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within 0.75. Seller Inventory # bk029785626Xxvz189zvxacp
Buy Used
US$ 11.11
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Published by
Weidenfield & Nicolson
(2013)
ISBN 10: 029785626X
ISBN 13: 9780297856269
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers . Pulling to the binding has cause the pages of the book to become slightly loose along the inside of the spine. Seller Inventory # wbb0020801903
Buy Used
US$ 1.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Watcher in the Shadows
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780297856269
Buy Used
US$ 3.70
Convert currency