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Original Essays | October 18, 2009

Victoria Hislop: IMG From Leprosy to Lorca — Strange Inspiration

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My first novel, The Island, was inspired by a chance visit to a tiny island leper colony off the coast of Greece on our summer holiday. It was a... Continue »
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    The Return

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Mort (Discworld Novels)

by Terry Pratchett

Mort (Discworld Novels) Cover

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Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestseller in England, where they have catapulted him into the highest echelons of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.

In this Discworld installment, Death comes to Mort with an offer he can't refuse — especially since being, well, dead isn't compulsory.As Death's apprentice, he'll have free board and lodging, use of the company horse, and he won't need time off for family funerals.The position is everything Mort thought he'd ever wanted, until he discovers that this perfect job can be a killer on his love life.

Review:

"Discworld takes the classic fantasy universe through its logical, and comic evolution."(-- Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Review:

"Unadulterated fun...Witty, frequently hilarious."(-- San Francisco Chronicle)
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About the Author

Terry Pratchett's novels have sold more than fifty-five million (give or take a few million) copies worldwide. He lives in England.
As many of you know, beloved house author Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Terry has become active in fundraising efforts to support Alzheimer's research. Click here to read a speech Terry made to the Alzheimer's Research Trust Conference in the UK earlier this year. If you are interested in making a tax-free donation to to the Alzheimer's Association click here.
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crowyhead, September 15, 2006 (view all comments by crowyhead)
I loved it; Death has always been one of my favorite Discworld characters.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780061020681
Author:
Pratchett, Terry
Publisher:
HarperTorch
Author:
by Terry Pratchett and Victor Gollancz
Author:
Victor, Gollancz
Author:
Gollancz, Victor
Location:
New York, N.Y.
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - Series
Subject:
Discworld (Imaginary place)
Subject:
Discworld
Subject:
General Fiction
Copyright:
1987
Edition Description:
1st HarperTorch paperback printing.
Series:
Discworld Novels (Paperback)
Series Volume:
no. 4
Publication Date:
February 2001
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
683x422x75 29
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