--- product_id: 16469763 title: "The Prince of Mist" brand: "carlos ruiz zafon" price: "R397" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/16469763-the-prince-of-mist store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Prince of Mist **Brand:** carlos ruiz zafon **Price:** R397 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Prince of Mist by carlos ruiz zafon - **How much does it cost?** R397 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/16469763-the-prince-of-mist) ## Best For - carlos ruiz zafon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted carlos ruiz zafon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Prince of Mist - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818gtsj7OQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ My expectations were high going in because the series of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books are some of the best three books I have *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016* This was Carlos Ruiz Zafon’s very first novel! He wrote it in 1992, but it did not get translated into English until 2010. The Author’s Note in the book explains that his first four novels (preceding the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series, containing: The Shadow of the Wind; The Angel’s Game; and The Prisoner of Heaven) are young adult novels, but that he hoped the books would appeal to all ages. This one will, though I would venture to rate it PG-13 for adult situations.My expectations were high going in because the series of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books are some of the best three books I have ever read in my life! Mr. Zafon as a first time novelist gave a chilling and sad ghost story. The subject involves: A clock that goes backwards; a mysterious shipwreck; an evil magician; a garden of statues that move; and a family with young children who move into an abandoned beach house – one where the previous owner’s son drowned. The character of Cain has elements that share commonalities with the character of Andreas Corelli in The Angel’s Game, although in this tale Cain is called a “magician” versus outright making him the devil incarnate.In other news, I got an email blast the other day announcing that the fourth book in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series will be translated into English in 2018. The book is titled “The Labyrinth of Spirits.” I marked my calendar. That is the first time I have ever had to do that for a release so far in advance! I do not want to miss that book. Meanwhile, I still have the other three young adult novels he authored to read: The Midnight Palace; Marina; and The Watcher in the Shadows. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why Doesn't This Book Have a Higher Rating? *by K***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2015* I bought this book years ago (or at least it feels like it) when I first got my Kindle when it was listed as a daily deal. I saw the word "prince" in the title, and a price of a few dollars and figured, "Why not? That sounds like my thing." Flash forward, and here I am in my third year of college, studying abroad in Japan. I start to dig through the depths of my Kindle and realize that I have /a lot/ of unread books. So I choose one at random, and I'm not going to lie. I wasn't disappointed.This book reads like young adult fiction for the most part. The characters are fairly simple with enough unique traits to keep you interested. The plot is exciting and fast-paced. The language is easy enough to read quickly but clearly not for young children. Unlike most young adult fiction (especially in America), Zafon tells a story with a writing style that is both elegant and refined. He does an excellent job of leaving a lot of mystery. He doesn't answer all of your questions, and you know what? I don't need to know the who, what, when, where, why, how for every little detail. I like to make my own assumptions. That's the beauty of reading; it forces your creativity to work its magic.I can't name one character that annoyed me. (And the typical reasons for that are inconsistency with their motives/personality mostly and very angsty personalities.) For the most part, they were very believable people who kept me engaged for the entire story. Is there tragedy? Yes. Do they turn into hardened lone wolves because of their dark past? No. The evolve into interesting people who cope in different ways.Now let me tell you about what really drew me in. His imagery. If you're like me, you get a little tired of young adult authors droning on and on about how beautiful the protagonists are. I get it. His gold hair and blue eyes make him look like a god. Yeesh. Zafron focuses on the world of his story and makes it come alive instead. At one point, my hair tickled my neck, and I honestly thought the Prince was coming for me because the room around me FELT like the house in the story. (Explaining that to my roommate in Japanese was very, very difficult.) He knows how to make you feel uneasy for the people in this story.Is it perfect? No. I've never met anyone who can weave the perfect story. Elements of it may bother some people, especially the ending. I'm still a bit confused by some of the imagery used, but I'm too mesmerized by the beauty of the writing to dwell on it for too long. This series has two more novels in it, and I will be buying them once I get the chance. This book is worth a chance, especially since it's a fairly quick read. Zafon is slowly working his way up onto my favorite author list. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mysterious statues hide a sinister secret *by M***M on Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2012* (3.5 stars) To get away from the impending war, a clockmaker moves his family to a small coastal town. Their cottage was owned by a family whose son died by drowning and is reputed to be haunted. Some strange things begin occurring from the time they arrive at the train station. Max notices that the station clock stops and then appears to run backwards when his younger sister finds a cat and begs to take it home with them. Both Max and his older sister, Alicia are uneasy about the cat which seems to be sinister. Max makes friends with a boy on the verge of adulthood, Roland, who lives in the lighthouse with his guardian, and who also forms an attachment with Alicia. Max discovers a garden full of statues of circus performers with a strange clown in the center and his father finds old home films that show some strange images of the same statues. When their younger sister has an accident that leaves her in the hospital, Max, Alicia, and Roland are left to sort out the mysteries surrounding their circumstances and find out more about the Prince of Mist, who seems intent on malevolent purposes. The book is full of atmospheric creepiness, but never goes into true horror and is an interesting coming of age tale. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/16469763-the-prince-of-mist](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/16469763-the-prince-of-mist) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*