Count Karlstein by Philip Pullman

Count Karlstein by Philip Pullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Hildi Kelmar overhears Count Karlstein planing to sacrifice his nieces Lucy and Charlotte to Zamiel she tries to hide them away in a mountain hut. But when the two girls wonder off from the hut Charlotte is quickly capture by Count Karlstein's henchman.

Lucy finds herself assisting a con artist but when Count Karlstein is in the audience her appearance would have lead to her capture if not for Hildi's quickly thinking. Hildi is also able to help Charlotte escape for a second time, but she is unsure what to do until they are able to seek the aid of the girls former teacher who just happens to be in the area.

Hildi's brother Peter, who is a true huntsman stands up to Zamiel and gains the girls life, Zamiel then goes after Count Karlstein, who it turns out had no legitimate claim on the title. The true Count is discovered and he happily agrees to have Lucy and Charlotte live with him and the con artist is reunited with his true love.

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