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Carpe Jugulum

(Discworld Novel 23)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett takes readers to Discworld, where the witches of Lancre must fend off a family of modern vampires with hypnotic powers and a taste for style. As Granny Weatherwax and her coven face this new threat, they explore themes of choice and individuality, adding a rich layer of humour and satire to the fantasy adventure.
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If you enjoy witty humour and clever satire set in a fantastical world, this tale may appeal to you. Terry Pratchett weaves a masterful story filled with intriguing characters, including witches and vampires, blending sharp insights with comedic twists. Perfect for those who appreciate a mix of fantasy and social commentary.

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Carpe Jugulum

‘Terry Pratchett will remain an enduring, endearing presence in comic literature’ Guardian

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 .

The twenty-third Discworld novel.

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Carpe Jugulum is the twenty-third Discworld novel.

'Terry Pratchett will remain an enduring, endearing presence in comic literature' Guardian

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...

In this life there are givers and takers. It's safe to say that vampires are very much in the latter camp. They don't have much time for the givers of this world—except perhaps at mealtimes...

Welcome to Lancre, where the newest residents are a thoroughly modern, sophisticated vampire family. They've got style and fancy waistcoats. They're out of the casket and want a bite of the future.

Everyone knows you don't invite vampires into your house—unless you want permanent guests—nonetheless, the King of Lancre has invited them to stay and celebrate the birth of his daughter. Now, these vampires have no intention of leaving... ever.

But they haven't met the neighbours yet.

Between the vampires and their next meal stand the witches of Lancre—Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Magrat, and young Agnes. As the residents of Lancre living are about to discover, it will take more than garlic and crucifixes to take back their home.

The Discworld novels can be read in any order, but Carpe Jugulum is the sixth book in the Witches series.

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Terry Pratchett offers a clever, charming, and humorous narrative voice that captivates readers. He masterfully reimagines our world rather than creating a mere alternative universe. Filled with witty dialogue and whimsical logic, Pratchett's distinctive style and themes stand out uniquely.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552167611

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 416

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Humour 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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