In which terry pratchett takes on the world of opera with typically anarchic and yet thoughtful results. Sep 30, 2016 maskerade is the eighteenth book in the discworld series by terry pratchett. To request any book join our telegram channel now by clicking here. A ghost in a white mask is murdering, well, quite a lot of people, and two witches it really isnt.
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I didnt think this one was as uproariously funny as wyrd sisters or witches abroad, but i did enjoy it. Dedicated to the memory of sir terry pratchett, who passed away soon after i started reading the book. All of sir terry pratchetts discworld books are good but having an adventure with granny weatherwax and nanny og makes it all the better. The first edition of the novel was published in september 2008, and was written by terry pratchett. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
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