The very first children\'s novel by Philip Pullman, Count Karlstien is a deliciously terrifying, wickedly funny adventure, beautifully illustrated by Peter Bailey.
All Souls\' Eve is a night when nobody in the village of Karlstein dares to leave their homes. .. .
Lucky for the orphaned sisters, the Count\'s maid, Hildi, has heard his evil plan and is determined that they will not be this year\'s prey - not on her watch . .
Count Karlstien has offered up the lives of his two young nieces, Lucy and Charlotte. .
Ten years ago, he made a deal with the Count of Karlstein - and now the Demon Huntsman has come to collect his prize .
He knows exactly where to find his human prey. .
This year, however, the Huntsman doesn\'t need to go searching. .
For that is the night that Zamiel, the Demon Huntsman, prowls through the forests in search of his prey .
The very first children\'s novel by Philip Pullman, Count Karlstien is a deliciously terrifying, wickedly funny adventure, beautifully illustrated by Peter Bailey.
All Souls\' Eve is a night when nobody in the village of Karlstein dares to leave their homes
