Carlos Ruiz Zafón's 'The Midnight Palace,' set in 1930s Calcutta, weaves a captivating tale of mystery, destiny, and the supernatural. Orphaned twins, Sheere and Ben, separated at birth, discover each other on the eve of their sixteenth birthday. Their reunion, however, triggers a chain of terrifying events as a sinister figure from their past, the Watchman, resurfaces, intent on fulfilling a dark prophecy. Zafón masterfully blends elements of gothic horror, thrilling adventure, and poignant human drama, transporting readers to a richly atmospheric world of crumbling mansions, hidden passages, and enduring secrets. This novel explores themes of fate, family, and the enduring power of love and sacrifice against the backdrop of a city teeming with life and shadows.