Maskerade by Terry Pratchett - Discworld Novel 18, Witches Series - Fantasy Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781804990179
Publisher: Transworld Publishers

Overview:
Maskerade is the eighteenth Discworld novel and the fifth entry in the beloved Witches series, a witty blend of theatre, murder mystery and magic set in Ankh-Morpork's Opera House. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg follow young Agnes Nitt to the big city, where a masked Opera Ghost is arranging fatal "accidents" among the cast. Terry Pratchett parodies opera and Phantom-of-the-Opera tropes with warmth, satire and sharp wit, delivering a character-driven fantasy mystery that rewards new readers and longtime Discworld fans alike.

About the Book:
Agnes Nitt has left Lancre behind, hoping her extraordinary voice will win her fame at the Ankh-Morpork Opera House. She discovers a role backstage instead, secretly providing the singing voice for the prettier but less talented Christine, while a black-cloaked, masked figure known as the Opera Ghost stalks the corridors, leaving notes, demands and a trail of suspicious "accidents". When cast members start turning up dead, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg travel from Lancre disguised as opera patrons, determined to bring Agnes home and to get to the bottom of the killings. As the pair blunder gloriously through backstage politics, séances and a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the theatre, they uncover a web of theft, blackmail and fraud hiding behind the murders, drawing in the gentle janitor Walter Plinge and the ever-watchful Cable Street Particulars. Pratchett balances brisk, theatrical plotting with his trademark footnotes, wordplay and affectionate mockery of opera conventions, ghost stories and small-town gossip. Granny's fierce practicality and Nanny's earthy humour bounce off each other beautifully, while Agnes's split personality (and her alter-ego, Perdita) gives the story real emotional depth beneath the comedy. The mystery resolves through cunning rather than magic, letting wit and observation triumph, and the novel closes with Agnes finding her place and the witches' coven made whole again. Fast-paced, funny and unexpectedly touching, Maskerade is one of the most purely entertaining entries in the Discworld's Witches arc.

Key Benefits:

• Eighteenth Discworld novel and fifth in the fan-favourite Witches series.
• Stars Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, two of Discworld's most iconic characters.
• A witty Phantom-of-the-Opera parody wrapped around a genuine murder mystery.
• Stands alone perfectly well - no need to have read earlier Discworld books first.
• Brand-new UK paperback edition, ideal for gifting to fantasy and comedy fans.

About the Author:
Sir Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) was a bestselling British author best known for creating the Discworld series, which spans over 40 novels and has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. Renowned for his sharp satire, inventive world-building and warm humanity, Pratchett was awarded a knighthood for services to literature. His work continues to be celebrated for combining comedy with genuine emotional and philosophical depth.

Why You'll Love This Discworld Novel:
Funny, clever and packed with theatrical mischief, Maskerade delivers classic Pratchett wit alongside a genuinely gripping whodunnit - perfect for fantasy lovers and comedy fans alike.

Please Note: Cover image shown is for the UK edition; the ISBN listed matches the exact edition dispatched.