: The title refers to " alcatraces " (Spanish) or "Fous de Bassan" (French), which are Northern Gannets . These seabirds haunt the landscape, serving as a symbolic presence throughout the dark, wind-swept narrative.
is the Spanish title for the renowned novel Les Fous de Bassan (English title: In the Shadow of the Wind ) by the celebrated Québécois author Anne Hébert .
: Available as a Kindle Edition on Amazon.
: Published by House of Anansi Press , which typically offers EPUB versions for purchase on their official store . About the Novel
: The story centers on the mysterious disappearance of two beautiful cousins, Olivia and Nora Atkins, in the small, isolated seaside village of Griffin Creek, Quebec, on August 31, 1936.
: It is a gothic, psychological mystery told through multiple narrators—each providing a different perspective that builds like a puzzle. The writing is noted for its poetic intensity and focus on themes of religious repression, desire, and the harsh natural landscape.