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Raising Steam - Discworld Novels 40 (Paperback)
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Raising Steam - Discworld Novels 40 (Paperback)

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Paperback 480 Pages / Published: 09/10/2014
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It's all change for Moist von Lipwig, swindler, conman, and (naturally) head of the Royal Bank and Post Office. A steaming, clanging new invention, driven by Dick Simnel, the man with t'flat cap and t'sliding rule, is drawing astonished crowds - including a few particularly keen young men armed with notepads and very sensible rainwear - and suddenly it's a matter of national importance that the trains run on time. Moist does not enjoy hard work. His ...vital input at the bank and post office consists mainly of words, which are not that heavy. Or greasy. And it certainly doesn't involve rickety bridges, runaway cheeses or a fat controller with knuckledusters. What he does enjoy is being alive, which may not be a perk of running the new railway. Because, of course, some people have Objections, and they'll go to extremes to stop locomotion in its tracks.

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9780552170468
Number of pages: 480
Weight: 329 g
Dimensions: 200 x 130 x 30 mm

Terry Pratchett

Dearly-loved British Fantasy author, knight of the realm and creator of the fantastic Discworld series. Known as 'Sir Terry' to his legions of fans, he sadly died in March, 2015.

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Andy Stevens

“Discworld, now with added goblins”

I am a little confused as to what to think about this one, it is a fantastic story and when you put Moist and Sam Vimes together only great things can happen but this seemed to be missing a little of the sparkle... More

Hardback edition
16th January 2014
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“Continuing the good work”

For the fortieth book Terry has brought his world into the world of steam. Moist and Harry King feature very heavily in the book as well as introducing Dick Simnel. Dick's father, Ned, actually made an appearance... More

Hardback edition
6th December 2013
Helpful? Upvote 62

“It is a great book.”

I bought this book for my daughter who has been o Pratchett fan for over 20 years. She enjoyed it very much and always follows any series from beginning to end. Regards Geoff Green.

Hardback edition
15th January 2014
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