Die Stadt der Träumenden Bücher

On the trail of a mysterious manuscript. When the patron of the young poet Hildegunst von Mythenmetz dies, he leaves his protégé with little more than a manuscript. However, this manuscript is so flawless that Mythenmetz feels compelled to investigate the mystery of its origin. The trail leads to Buchhaim, the city of dreaming books. As the hero enters, it feels as if he is bursting through the door of a gigantic bookstore. He smells the hint of acidity reminiscent of lemon trees, the invigorating aroma of old leather, and the sharp, intelligent perfume of printer's ink. Once caught in the clutches of this book-obsessed city, Mythenmetz is drawn deeper into its labyrinthine world, where reading is still a real danger, where ruthless book hunters crave bibliophile treasures, booklings play their tricks, and the mysterious Shadow King reigns. This is a novel set in the legendary book realm of Zamonien. The following other Zamonien novels have been published so far: The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear, Ensel and Krete, Rumo & the Wonders in the Dark, The Master of the Scarecrow, The Labyrinth of Dreaming Books, Princess Insomnia & the Nightmare-Colored Night Mare, Christmas at the Lindworm Castle, The Book Dragon.