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Over two hundred years have passed since Buchhaim, the City of Dreaming Books, was scorched by a devastating firestorm. Hildegunst von Mythenmetz, now the celebrated author Zamoniens, is recovering from his monumental success at Lindwurm Fortress when a disturbing message gives his life new meaning. Drawn by this cryptic note, he returns to the rebuilt metropolis, which has reclaimed its status as a vibrant literary hub and a mecca for book‑enthusiasts. Inside Buchhaim’s maze of books, Hildegunst encounters old friends such as the sinister Inazea Anazazi and the book‑ling Ojahnn Golgo, as well as new residents—the mysterious Biblionauts, the enigmatic Puppetists, and the city’s latest attraction, the Invisible Theatre. As he delves deeper into the "Labyrinth of Dreaming Books," the city’s unseen forces begin to shape events, leading Hildegunst into a whirlwind of adventures that surpass any he has faced before.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Walter Moers
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