The marquis de Carabas is a sly and cunning trickster. He is charming and manipulative, and he is skilled at using his wit and charisma to get what he wants. He is also deeply loyal to his friends, and he is willing to risk his own safety to protect them. perfect detailing, intricate details, mellow, muted hues, romantic, shabby-chic, dreamy artwork by oliver jeffers & jane newland