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Gothic humor meets terror in Pullman's first tale.

If you adore tales that blend the eerie with the absurd, "Count Karlstein" will not disappoint. Philip Pullman's knack for creating vivid, otherworldly landscapes shines through in this early work, long before his "His Dark Materials" fame. Expect a plot that tantalizes with danger and dark humor, inviting you on a thrilling journey through a fantastical All Souls' Eve adventure. This book is a gem for those who appreciate a lighter touch to their Gothic fixations.

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Count Karlstein, or the Ride of the Demon Huntsman

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ISBN: 9780552548854
Authors: Philip Pullman
Publisher: Gardners Books
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Mystery, Mystery, Fantasy, Gothic
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 2424 readers)

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No one in the village of Karlstein dares to leave their homes on All Souls' Eve - the night Zamiel the Demon Huntsman comes to claim his prey. But the evil Count Karlstein has struck a terrible bargain with Zamiel, and so the lives of his two young nieces, Lucy and Charlotte, are in danger. Their only hope lies with Hildi, a castle maidservant, and her fearless brother Peter. Can they save the girls from their dreadful fate? Only one thing is certain - the Demon Huntsman will not return to his dark wood unsatisfied! A deliciously terrifying and wickedly funny Gothic tale, Count Karlstein is the first-ever children's book by Philip Pullman, winner of the Whitbread Award, the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Fiction Award and two Smarties Awards. Originally published in 1982, this new edition of Count Karlstein is a treat no Pullman fan should miss.
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