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Lords and Ladies

Discworld: The Witches Collection
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld
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In Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett, the story unfolds in the magical land of Lancre, where the witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick face an impending royal wedding that stirs up ancient threats. With mischievous elves breaching the boundaries between worlds, chaos ensues, testing the witches' wit and wisdom. Set against a backdrop of humour and enchantment, the narrative explores themes of tradition, power, and the strength of character.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a blend of humour and fantasy, filled with clever wit and engaging storytelling. Fans of Pratchett's Discworld series will find familiar quirky characters and vibrant, satirical reflections on traditional fairy tale themes. It's perfect for those who enjoy fast-paced adventures and sharp dialogue in a fantastical setting.

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A laugh-out-loud and incredibly Discworld take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, featuring everyone's favourite witches, Nanny Ogg and Granny Weatherwax. 'The Discworld novels have always been among the most serious of comedies, the most relevant and real of fantasies.' Independent The fairies are back - but this time they don't just want your teeth. It's Midsummer Night - no time for dreaming. Because sometimes, when there's more than one reality at play, too much dreaming can make the walls between them come tumbling down. And there's usually a damned good reason for there being walls between them in the first place - to keep things out. Things who want to make mischief and play havoc with the natural order. Granny Weatherwax and her tiny coven are up against real elves. And even in a world of dwarfs, wizards, trolls, Morris dancers and the odd orang-utan, this is going to cause real trouble. With lots of hey-nonny-nonny and blood all over the place. Readers love Lords and Ladies: 'I love how Pratchett's writing never ceases to amaze me. I love how no matter how tired, exhausted or deeply stressed I am all I need to feel better is to curl up with a book like this and have Granny Weatherwax sort the world out into what she knows it's supposed to be' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Another fabulous, hilarious romp through the special world, that is the Discworld' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This is my FAVOURITE of the Witch series . . . if you delighted in Mrs. Weasley getting all Sigourney Weaver on Bellatrix in the last Harry Potter, YOU'LL LOVE the whole last third of the book' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Granny is cunning and grumpy as ever; Nanny is frivolous but caring . . . I've been a fan of the witches ever since the first book . . . the fact that Pratchett managed to either keep the incredibly high level of quality or even improve on it, is fantastic' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Your atypical typical Discworld-Romp with exciting action, light humour, great character studies and bloody serious wisdom' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett is renowned for its humour, wisdom, and distinct style, making it a delightful and inventive addition to the Discworld series. Critics have praised Pratchett for his ability to blend comedy with insight, creating an endlessly enjoyable reading experience. The series is celebrated for its uniqueness and popularity, establishing Pratchett as a singular voice in modern fiction.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473200272

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 379g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Sir Terry Pratchett is a publishing phenomenon. Among his many prizes and citations are the World Fantasy Life Achievement Award, the Carnegie Medal, the BSFA Award, eight honorary doctorates and, of course, a knighthood. In 2012, he won a BAFTA for his documentary on the subject of assisted suicide, 'Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die'. He is the author of 50 bestselling books but is best known for the globally renowned Discworld series. The first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983, and the series is still going strong almost three decades later. Four Discworld novels - Hogfather, Going Postal, The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic - have been adapted for television, with more to follow. His books have sold approximately 75 million copies worldwide (but who's counting?), and been translated into 37 languages. Terry Pratchett lives near Salisbury in Wiltshire.

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