Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz
A fantastical short story collection from international bestseller Garth Nix
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- 5,99 €
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- 5,99 €
Publisher Description
'You are in for a treat' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN
Meet the beloved Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz in this exciting collection by Sunday Times bestseller Garth Nix gathering all eight of their stories - plus a never-before-published tale - in one magical volume for the very first time!
Sir Hereward: the only male child of an ancient society of witches. Knight, artillerist, swordsman. Mercenary for hire. Ill-starred lover.
Mister Fitz: puppet, sorcerer, 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.
Compiled for the first time ever, these eight magical stories - plus an all-new tale, 'The Field of Fallen Foe' - featuring fabulous, quintessential Garth Nix protagonists Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz comprise a must-have adult fantasy collection for fans and those about to discover the witch knight and his puppet sorcerer for the first time.
PRAISE FOR GARTH NIX
'Garth Nix is one of the best world-builders in fantasy' BRANDON SANDERSON
'Garth Nix sets the standard for fantasy' LEIGH BARDUGO
'This is my favorite kind of tale' V. E. SCHWAB
'The most original magic I've seen in years' JOE ABERCROMBIE
'A warm, whimsical delight' VERONICA ROTH
Reader Advisory: Though some of Garth Nix's books and stories are for children, this one is not. It is for adult readers.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestselling YA author Nix (the Abhorsen series) brings together eight previously published tales and one original story, all featuring his recurring swashbuckling heroes, for his marvelous first adult collection. Sir Hereward, the honorable son of a powerful witch, and Mister Fitz, an animated puppet created as a weapon to combat malevolent gods, work for the Council of the Treaty for the Safety of the World. Nix's wit and descriptive skills make accepting this oddball team easy from the outset. In their first adventure, "Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz Go to War Again," the duo pose as mercenaries to gain access to Shûme, a town controlled by the godlet Tanesh, a "cross-dimensional parasite" poised to suck the essence out of all life beyond the town's boundaries. Lovecraftians will especially enjoy "Beyond the Sea Gate of the Scholar-Pirates of Sarsköe," in which the companions battle a starfish-shaped entity, aided by a female pirate captain capable of shape-shifting into a leopard-like creature. Original to this collection, "The Field of Fallen Foe" finds the heroes seeking passage through a field of poisonous bones. Subtle worldbuilding and unconventional plots make each tale a treat. Nix's fans won't want to miss this.
