The Collectors

***A brand-new e-short, set in the world of Philip Pullman’s beloved and bestselling* The Golden Compass**
In this darkly delicious sliver of a tale, Philip Pullman offers a glimpse of the enigmatic girl who will become the sinister Mrs. Coulter.
On a cold winter’s night, two art collectors are settled before a fire in the Senior Common Room of a college in Oxford, discussing the unusual pieces one has recently added to his collection. What the two men don’t know is that the portrait of a striking young woman and the bronze sculpture of a fearsome monkey are connected in mysterious ways. How could they imagine that they are about to be caught in the cross-fire of a story which has traveled time . . . and worlds.
Published in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, *The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife,* and *The Amber Spyglass* are renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. This new short tale will delight the many fans eager for any new glimpse into the world of His Dark Materials.