The Prisoner of Heaven

Summary

«The Prisoner of Heaven» is the third book in Carlos Ruiz Zafón's series, The Cemetery of Forgotten Books. The novel is set in Barcelona in 1957. The main character, Daniel Sempere, a bookstore owner, receives a mysterious letter that leads him to uncover secrets of the past. The letter is connected to his friend Fermín Romero de Torres, who turns out to be a former prisoner of a Francoist prison. Through Fermín's memories, the reader learns about his suffering in prison and how he met David Martín, the protagonist of the previous book, The Angel's Game. Ultimately, Daniel and Fermín join forces to confront threats from the past and protect their families. The novel intertwines with events from the previous books, revealing new aspects of the story and the fates of the characters.