Residents of a mountain village are in fear. Every year on the eve of All Souls' Day, Zamiel, the Wild Hunter, prowls the surrounding forests in search of prey. Many years ago, the treacherous Count Karlstein made a deal with him in exchange for wealth. But the hour of reckoning has come, and the count commits deception. His nieces, Lucy and Charlotte, are in danger! A maid in the castle and her brother accidentally learn about the count's insidious plans. Will they be able to outwit the villain and help the girls? This gothic tale with ghosts and chases is a great gift for fans of Philip Pullman and those who are not yet familiar with his work. Philip Pullman is one of the most popular English children's writers in the world, a graduate of Oxford University, a teacher of literature at the college, and has been awarded many prestigious prizes.