The Fifth Elephant. (Discworld Novel 24)

Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the fifth book in the City Watch series, part of the Discworld novels. 'Precisely balanced . . . a cracking comic thriller' The Times ‘One of Sir Terry Pratchett’s funniest fantasy novels!’ 5-star reader review 'Well, he thought, so this is diplomacy. It's lying, only for a better class of people.' Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is a long way from home. Sent as reluctant ambassador to Uberwald, a mysterious region inhabited by dwarfs, vampires and werewolves, Vimes must learn the art of diplomacy. Fast. But when he uncovers a mystery with ties back home, the policeman in him can't help but investigate. What could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot actually. Vimes finds himself on the run through the frozen forests of Uberwald, armed with only his wits and the trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). And if he doesn't make it, there's going to be a terrible war. But there are monsters on his trail. They're smart. They're fast. They're werewolves. And they're catching up . . . The Fifth Elephant is the fifth book in the City Watch series, but you can read the…

Издательство

Random House

Год

2008

Страниц

464

Язык

английский

ISBN

9781407035208