Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Oscar Drai, a student at a Barcelona boarding school, discovers a hidden world when he encounters the enigmatic Marina in a deserted mansion. Drawn into her life, Oscar is introduced to her eccentric artist father and a peculiar ritual: each month, they observe a mysterious woman in black placing a single rose on an unmarked grave in a forgotten cemetery. Compelled by an insatiable curiosity, Oscar and Marina decide to follow this spectral figure, embarking on a perilous quest that plunges them deep into the shadows of a postwar Barcelona. Their journey unravels a chilling tale involving a reclusive inventor, a beautiful opera singer, grotesque experiments, and a tragic love story spanning decades. As they navigate a labyrinth of dark alleys, crumbling mansions, and hidden catacombs, they uncover a monumental secret, a gothic horror born from ambition and despair, that has haunted the city for generations. "Marina" is a haunting blend of mystery, young love, and supernatural elements, where the boundaries between past and present, life and death, blur into a captivating and unforgettable narrative.

Critical Reception

"A haunting gothic mystery that evolved from a Spanish cult classic into an international bestseller, establishing Carlos Ruiz Zafon as a master of atmospheric storytelling."

Metadata

ISBN:9780316320177
Pages:224
Age Rating:16+

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