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Maskerade

(Discworld Novel 18)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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Maskerade, set in the Discworld universe, follows Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg as they venture to Ankh-Morpork's opera house to help a young woman pursue her singing dreams. The opera house is plagued by mysterious happenings linked to a ghostly figure. Packed with humour and insightful satire, the novel delves into music, mystery, and the supernatural, all with Pratchett's distinctive wit.
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You might enjoy this book if you delight in satirical humour with a fantastical twist, as it cleverly weaves a tale that parodies the opera world with the wit and charm typical of Discworld adventures. If you're intrigued by a mix of mystery, comedy, and the magical presence of strong, quirky characters, this might be the perfect read for you, especially if you appreciate Terry Pratchett's unique narrative style.

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Maskerade

'Cracking dialogue, compelling illogic and unchained whimsy . .' Sunday Times

The Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is .

This isn't real life - it's worse.

The eighteenth Discworld novel.

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Maskerade

'Cracking dialogue, compelling illogic and unchained whimsy . . .' Sunday Times

The Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is . . .

What sort of person sits down and writes a maniacal laugh? And all those exclamation marks, you notice? Five? A sure sign of someone who wears his underpants on his head. Opera can do that to a man . . .

It can also bring Death. And plenty of it. In unpleasant variations.

This isn't real life - it's worse. This is the Opera House, Ankh-Morpork . . . a huge, rambling building where innocent young sopranos are being targeted by a strangely familiar evil mastermind in a mask and evening dress and with a penchant for lurking in shadows and occasional murder.

But Granny Weatherwax, Discworld's most formidable witch, is in the audience. And she doesn't hold with that sort of thing. There's going to be trouble (but nevertheless a good evenin's entertainment with murders you can really hum to) and the show MUST go on.

The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Maskerade is the fifth book in the Witches series.

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Terry Pratchett's Maskerade is lauded for its sharp wit and comedic flair, often compared to the humour of Wodehouse and the satirical prowess of Swift. The novel is praised for creating an energetic and lively world, filled with engaging dialogue and a unique narrative style that deftly parodies various elements. With its amusing and entertaining story, the book is hailed as incredibly funny and compulsively readable, showcasing Pratchett's distinct and multifaceted genius.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552167567

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Discworld Novels Terry Pratchett

About the Author

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.com

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