'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
By:
Garth Nix Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 153mm,
Weight: 463g ISBN:9781761068393 ISBN 10: 1761068393 Publication Date:22 August 2023 Recommended Age: From 16 to 99 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
