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The Collectors

A Short Story from the World of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust

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The Collectors

By: Philip Pullman
Narrated by: Bill Nighy
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

'D'you—er—have you seen her before?'

'Yes. I know who she is.'

'But, Grinstead, this painting is seventy years old—probably nearer eighty! You're not being serious—I mean... What do you mean?

On a dark winter's night in 1970, Horley and Grinstead huddle for warmth in the Senior Common Room of a college in Oxford. Conversation turns to the two impressive works of art that Horley has recently added to his collection.

What the two men don't know is that these pieces are connected in mysterious and improbable ways, and they are about to be caught in the cross-fire of a story which has travelled time and worlds.

©2015 Philip Pullman (P)2022 Penguin Audio

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the title was good enjoyed listening to the audiobook. the story line was interesting. Nice

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Excellent short story masterfully narrated by Sir William of Nighy. I’ve listened to this several times and enjoy it thoroughly every time

Perfect little story

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the title was good enjoyed listening to the audiobook. the story line was interesting. Nice

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Quite short horror novel narrated by the brilliant Bill! I would recommend this for all HDM fans.

Horror captured by Bill Nighy

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