The wine of post-war Barcelona. Old Rioja tastes like Spain in the 1950s, all leather and cedar and the effort of maintaining dignity under difficult circumstances.
Bright acidity over a dark heart, with sour cherry and a little smoke. It has the same quality as Daniel's obsession with Julian Carax, vivid and alive and edged with grief.
Austere and sun-baked, from a place where old things are buried and occasionally unearthed. Pesquera Crianza has the smell of dust and secrets.
Set in post-war Barcelona, Zafón weaves a Gothic love story with literary intrigue and historical depth. Daniel's quest to uncover the secrets behind a mysterious novel draws him into a shadowy world of passion, betrayal, and transformation. Gorgeously written and utterly enchanting.
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