Tick, tock, tick, tock! Some stories are like that. Once you've wound them up, nothing will stop them . . . On a dark and snowy night, a tormented clockwork apprentice makes a deal with a mysterious travelling inventor - a man who some say is the devil. But unbeknownst to the apprentice, and the girl with a perhaps too-kind heart who tries to help him, this is a story within a story, and events are already far beyond their control . . .
Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman is a renowned British author best known for his trilogy "His Dark Materials," which explores themes of power, religion, and free will through a fantastical world. His writing is characterized by rich, detailed storytelling and complex characters. Pullman's contributions to literature include challenging societal norms and sparking philosophical discussions.
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