Professional hunter brought in to kill Tiger. He has interesting past--sister is epileptic who is on verge of death (and dies) young. Killer is drawn to taxidermy, then hunting, as a life-in-death occupation. Grandfather wants the tiger to live, wants Luka's wife to be left alone. In an (almost) magical way, the tiger escapes the traps of the hunter. Luka's wife, magically, is able to get out at night in the snow and protect the tiger. Scene concludes with Grandfather (as a boy) killing the hunter to protect Luka's wife. Was the hunter attacking her? Not entirely clear that he was.
Excellent start . . . orphaned girl with a knack for chess, taught by janitor, harsh orphanage despite its courtly look.
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