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Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz

Stories of the Witch Knight and the Puppet Sorcerer
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Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz by Garth Nix is a captivating tale set in a fantastical world where Sir Hereward, an ill-mannered knight, and Mister Fitz, a magical puppet, embark on a thrilling quest to protect the realm from dangerous deities. Their journey is brimming with intrigue, magic, and unexpected challenges, providing a mix of wit and adventure that will captivate fans of the genre.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tales of quirky and unconventional partnerships, as it features the adventures of a knight and a puppet-sorcerer. Its mix of whimsical elements with action-packed storytelling appeals to fans of fantasy that defy the usual tropes and provide a fresh take on heroic quests.

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Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz

New York Times bestselling author Garth Nix's collection of all eight stories - plus a never-before-published story - featuring Sir Hereward and his mysterious companion Mister Fitz, gathered in one magical volume for the first time ever!

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Deadpan humour meets swashbuckling swords-and-sorcery in this collection of short stories from fantasy heavyweight Garth Nix. Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz are the heroes you wouldn't expect, from a world you'll wish you could explore even more. - Jess Gately, theaureview.com

Sir Hereward: the only male child of an ancient society of witches. Knight, artillerist, swordsman. Mercenary for hire. Ill-starred lover.

Mister Fitz: sorcerous puppet, loremaster. Practitioner of arcane arts and wielder of sorcerous needles.

Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: godslayers. Agents of the Council of the Treaty for the Safety of the World, charged with the location and removal of listed extra-dimensional entities, more commonly known as gods.

Together, they are relentless travellers in a treacherous world of magic, gunpowder, and adventure.

From the award-winning author and bestselling creator of the Old Kingdom series and The Left-handed Booksellers of London comes this must-have fantasy collection for fans and those about to discover the witch knight and his puppet sorcerer for the first time.

If you haven't met them yet, you are in for a treat. - George R.R. Martin

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761068393

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 463g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Garth Nix has been a full-time writer since 2001, but has also worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and as a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve.

Garth's books include the Old Kingdom fantasy series: Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel, Goldenhand, and Terciel and Elinor; SF novels Shade's Children and A Confusion of Princes; fantasy novels Angel Mage; The Left-Handed Booksellers of London and sequel The Sinister Booksellers of Bath; and a Regency romance with magic, Newt's Emerald. His novels for children include The Ragwitch; the six books of The Seventh Tower sequence; The Keys to the Kingdom series and Frogkisser! His short fiction includes more than 65 published stories, some of them collected in Across the Wall and To Hold the Bridge.

He has also co-written several books with Sean Williams, including the Troubletwisters series; Spirit Animals Book Three: Blood Ties; Have Sword, Will Travel; and Let Sleeping Dragons Lie.

More than six million copies of Garth's books have been sold around the world, they have appeared on the bestseller lists of The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, The Bookseller and others; and his work has been translated into 42 languages. He has won multiple Aurealis Awards, the ABIA Award, Ditmar Award, the Mythopoeic Award, CBCA Honour Book, and has been shortlisted for the Locus Awards, the Shirley Jackson Award and others.

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