On the trail of a mysterious manuscript. When the mentor of 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. Upon entering, it feels as if he has burst 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-crazed city, Mythenmetz is drawn deeper into its labyrinthine world, where reading is still a real danger, where ruthless book hunters covet 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 Scarecrows, The Labyrinth of Dreaming Books, Princess Insomnia & the Nightmare-colored Night Mare, Christmas at the Lindworm Castle, The Book Dragon.