Dec 24, 2009

The 13 Clocks | The 13 Clocks

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The Plot

The wicked, one-eyed duke of Coffin Castle lives in his cold fortress along with his beautiful, warm niece Saralinda. There are thirteen clocks in the castle that stopped marking time at the same moment. The duke hates time; indeed, he believes he has killed it. The only things he loves are his jewels and, apparently, his niece. There have been many suitors for Saralinda, but all failed to pass the terrible tests the duke set for them.

A prince, Zorn of Zorna, disguised as a minstrel, comes to seek Saralinda’s hand. He is helped by the Golux, a little wizard...

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