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The Midnight Palace

By: Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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About this listen

 1916, Calcutta. A man pauses for breath outside the ruins of Jheeter's Gate station knowing he has only hours to live. Pursued by assassins, he must ensure the safety of two newborn twins, before disappearing into the night to meet his fate.

1932. Ben and his friends are due to leave the orphanage which has been their home for sixteen years. Tonight will be the final meeting of their secret club, in the old ruin they christened The Midnight Palace. Then Ben discovers he has a sister - and together they learn the tragic story of their past, as a shadowy figures lures them to a terrifying showdown in the ruins of Jheeter's Gate station.

From the bestselling author of THE SHADOW OF THE WIND, this is the haunting story of a secret society and a labyrinthine railway station with a dark past.

Audiobook read by Dan Stevens.©2011 Carlos Ruiz Zafon (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Limited Fantasy Fiction

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This was an unexpected but enjoyable listen. I did not know what to expect but thoroughly enjoyed it.

Interesting and unexpected

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If you could sum up The Midnight Palace in three words, what would they be?

Gripping unusual addictive

What did you like best about this story?

The storyline.

What does Dan Stevens bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Brilliant male and female voices.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Gripping story of revenge and bravery

Any additional comments?

Excellent, more from this author please.

Another great read

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I loved the story having read all the authors other books. this story was well written and. arrayed but a bit strange and bizarre. still worth the time listening

bizarre but enjoyable

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It was hard to follow and felt it could have been a lot better than it was. I didn’t enjoy the twist in the story and felt the twist and supernatural element to the story spoilt it . The only thing I did enjoy was the description of Calcutta in the 1940s when the British empire was there

Good Narrator

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Once again Zafon shows his masterly touch. He writes so vividly about the horrific transformations that Jahwal undergoes that the reader can readily see them . This is the second in his Niebla / Mist series each stands alone but are linked by the idea that one's soul can have a dark side.

We'll narrated, well crafted story

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