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The Portable Door

J.W. Wells & Co. Book 1: Now a major film
By Tom Holt
Series: J.W. Wells & Co.
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The Portable Door by Tom Holt is a whimsical adventure set in a world where magic and the mundane intertwine. The story follows Paul Carpenter, an unassuming young man who finds himself working at the peculiar firm J.W. Wells & Co. As he navigates his strange new workplace, Paul discovers hidden secrets and embarks on an unexpected journey involving mysterious doors and magical happenings, all while adding a dash of humour and charm to the fantastical setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate witty and humorous fantasy that brings the mundane and magical worlds together in surprising ways. With its quirky plot and engaging characters, it offers a light-hearted twist on the traditional fantasy genre, making it a delightful escape for fans of both comedy and the fantastical.

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The Portable Door

The course of true love never runs smooth - particularly when there's a goblin in the way! A wickedly funny comic fantasy novel.

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Starting a new job is always stressful (especially when you don't particularly want one), but when Paul Carpenter arrives at the office of H.W. Wells, he has no idea what trouble lies in store. Because he is about to discover that the apparently respectable establishment now paying his salary is, in fact, a front for a deeply sinister organisation that has a mighty peculiar agenda.

It seems that half the time his bosses are away with the fairies. But they're not, of course. They're away with the goblins.

Mister Tom Holt, Master of the Comic Fantasy Novel, cordially invites you to join him in his world of madness by reading his next hilarious masterpiece, The Portable Door.

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The Portable Door by Tom Holt is praised for its inventive and humorous narrative, featuring sharply observed dialogue and clever twists that keep readers engaged. The book's wit and originality evoke laughter and highlight Holt's talent for crafting engaging fantasy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841492087

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 448

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Humour Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: J.W. Wells & Co. Tom Holt

About the Author

Tom Holt is the author of such comic fantasy classics as: Expecting Someone Taller, Who's Afraid of Beowulf , Flying Dutch, Ye Gods!, Overtime, Here Comes the Sun, Grailblazers, Faust Among Equals, Odds and Gods, Djinn Rummy, My Hero, Paint Your Dragon and Open Sesame

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