An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare when 14-year-old Irene discovers a mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in a magical old mansion. A stunningly inventive novel of mystery, intrigue and romance from the author of }The Prince Of Mist{ and }The Shadow Of The Wind{. Carlos Ruiz Zafon's books have already sold over 3 million copies in the Spanish language alone. Adult edition.