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Apr 2020
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Ep 409 - The Shadow of the Wind, by Carl...

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The Shadow of the Wind is a complex noir-ish mystery set in post-WWII (and post-Spanish Civil War) Barcelona. Come for the endearing characters, stay for the Byzantine explanation of what is going on!

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