
It does have grave robbing aplenty, and a deliciously evil duke and necromancer and plenty of adventure with a plucky heroine and reluctant hero.


So begins a wonderful adventure featuring a necromancer, traveling circus performers, and wolves and bears, and plenty of mystery and last minute reveals.Ĭomments: Though this seemed pitched at children, I often wondered if it was perhaps too gross and violent for the audience age. Hans finds her as she stumbles out of her coffin, and joins her in her quest to rescue her parents who have been taken prisoner by the Archduke. Determined not to be bound to the odious duke and meet an untimely death, Angela decides to fake her own death. Unfortunately, it is also well known that the Archduke’s wives never stay married to him long as they all unfortunately die from freak accidents. One day, the evil Archduke decides to claim Angela’s dowry and hand in marriage. In reality, Hans is the adopted son of the local grave robber. Summary: Young Countess Angela always features a boy about her own age in all of her plays after passing him during a carriage ride.

The Grave Robber’s Apprentice by Allan Stratton
