Long believed extinct, a superb specimen of draco nobilis (“noble dragon” for those who don’t understand italics) has appeared in Discworld’s greatest city. and the denizens of Ankh-Morpork wish one huge firebreather would return from whence it came. As always, Nigel Planer does a fantastic job of bringing Pratchett’s characters to life.įirst sentence: This is where the dragons went. This time, to change things up a bit, I didn’t read my old paperback copy but listened to the audiobook instead.

To be fair, I read Guards! Guards! when I was about sixteen and didn’t remember a lot of it. So many new and shiny books come out every month that the old favorites get forgotten. I do have an accumulating pile of books that I desperately want to read again but you know how it is. A rare tale, well done as only Terry Pratchett can.This was my first re-reads in a long, long time. To the rescue come Captain Vimes, Constable Carrot, and the rest of the Night Watch who, along with other brave citizens, risk everything, including a good roasting, to dethrone the flying monarch and restore order to Ankh-Morpork (before it's burned to a crisp). ).Meanwhile, back at Unseen University, an ancient and long-forgotten volume-The Summoning of Dragons-is missing from the Library's shelves. Not only does this unwelcome visitor have a nasty habit of charbroiling everything in its path, in rather short order it is crowned King (it is a noble dragon, after all. Long believed extinct, a superb specimen of draco nobilis ('noble dragon' for those who don't understand italics) has appeared in Discworld's greatest city. Product Description:Here there be dragons. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. The condition of the item you will receive is VG. Harper Prism Discworld Novels (Harper Prism) Guards! Guards! (VG)Manufacturer: Harper PrismProduct Line: Discworld Novels (Harper Prism)Type: Novel - SoftcoverCopyright Date: 2001Author: Terry PratchettPage Count: 376Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item.

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