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The Fifth Elephant: (Discworld Novel 24): from the bestselling series that inspired BBC’s The Watch (Discworld Novels)
Terry Pratchett
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Description for The Fifth Elephant: (Discworld Novel 24): from the bestselling series that inspired BBC’s The Watch (Discworld Novels)
Paperback. A few days ago Sam Vimes was a copper - an important copper, true - chief of police - but still, at his core, a policeman. But today he is an ambassador - to the mysterious, fat-rich country of Uberwald. Today, Sam Vimes is also a man on the run. He has nothing but his native wit and the gloomy trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). It's snowing. Series: Discworld Novels. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: FM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 322.
They say that diplomacy is a gentle art. That mastering it is a lifetime's work. But you do need a certain inclination in that direction. It's not something you can just pick up on the job. A few days ago Sam Vimes was a copper - an important copper, true - chief of police - but still, at his core, a policeman. But today he is an ambassador - to the mysterious, fat-rich country of Uberwald. Today, Sam Vimes is also a man on the run. ... Read more
They say that diplomacy is a gentle art. That mastering it is a lifetime's work. But you do need a certain inclination in that direction. It's not something you can just pick up on the job. A few days ago Sam Vimes was a copper - an important copper, true - chief of police - but still, at his core, a policeman. But today he is an ambassador - to the mysterious, fat-rich country of Uberwald. Today, Sam Vimes is also a man on the run. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Corgi
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Discworld Novels
Condition
New
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552167628
SKU
V9780552167628
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About Terry Pratchett
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. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as ... Read more
Reviews for The Fifth Elephant: (Discworld Novel 24): from the bestselling series that inspired BBC’s The Watch (Discworld Novels)
Precisely balanced . . . excellent set pieces . . . a cracking comic thriller.
The Times
He would be amusing in any form and his spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction.
Mail on Sunday
The Times
He would be amusing in any form and his spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction.
Mail on Sunday