Walter Moers: The Alchemaster's Apprentice [2010] paperback Condition:New and they soon fall under

and they soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine

to disappear without a trace

But when tragedy strikes

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Walter Moers: The Alchemaster's Apprentice [2010] paperback Condition:New and they soon fall underMalaisea, the unhealthiest town in the whole of Zamonia, is home to Echo the Crat, a multi talented creature resembling a cat in appearance but capable of speaking any language under the sun, human or animal. When his mistress dies, Echo finds himself out on the street. Dying of starvation, he is compelled to sign a contract with Ghoolion the Alchemaster, Malaisea's evil alchemist in chief. This fateful document gives Ghoolion the right to kill Echo