{"product_id":"carpe-jugulum-a-novel-of-discworld-isbn-9780061020391","title":"Carpe Jugulum: A Novel of Discworld","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother brilliant installment in Terry Pratchett's acclaimed Discworld series, \"The novel exudes the curious feel of old-fashioned vampire and Frankenstein legends. . . . Pratchett lampoons everything from Christian superstition to Swiss Army knives here, proving that the fantasy satire of Discworld 'still ate'nt dead.'\" — \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing Verence, in a fit of enlightened democracy and ebullient goodwill, invites Uberwald's undead, the Magpyrs, into Lancre to celebrate the birth of his daughter. But everyone knows you don't invite vampires into your house, even stylish, sophisticated ones with fancy waistcoats — unless you want permanent guests. Once ensconced within the castle, these wine-drinking, garlic-eating, sun-loving modern vampires have no intention of leaving . . . ever. Standing between the Magpyr family and Lancre are a coven of four: Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Magrat, and young Agness. And as the Lancre living are about to discover, there's only one way to fight. Go for the throat, or as the vampyres themselves say . . . \u003cem\u003eCarpe Jugulum!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Discworld novels can be read in any order but \u003cem\u003eCarpe Jugulum\u003c\/em\u003e is the sixth in the Witches collection. The Witches includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eEqual Rites\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWyrd Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWitches Abroad\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLords and Ladies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaskerade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarpe Jugulum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e It is rare and splendid event when an author is elevated from the underground into the international literary establishment. In the case of England's best-known and best-loved modern satirist, that event has been long overdue. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent Discworld novels satirize and celebrate every aspect of life, modern and ancient, sacred and profane. Consistent number-one bestsellers in England, they have garnered him a secure position in the pantheon of humor along with Mark Twain, Douglas Adams, Matt Groening, and Jonathan Swift. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Even so distinguished an author as A. S. Byatt has sung his praises, calling Pratchett's intricate and delightful fictional Discworld \"more complicated and satisfying than Oz.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e His latest satiric triumph, \u003cem\u003e Carpe Jugulum,\u003c\/em\u003e involves an exclusive royal snafu that leads to comic mayhem. In a fit of enlightenment democracy and ebullient goodwill, King Verence invites Uberwald's undead, the Magpyrs, into Lancre to celebrate the birth of his daughter. But once ensconced within the castle, these wine-drinking, garlic-eating, sun-loving modern vampires have no intention of leaving. \u003cem\u003e Ever.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Only an uneasy alliance between a nervous young priest and the argumentative local witches can save the country from being taken over by people with a cultivated bloodlust and bad taste in silk waistcoats. For them, there's only one way to fight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Go for the throat, or as the \u003cem\u003e vampyres\u003c\/em\u003e themselves say...Carpe Jugulum\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“[An] elaborate confection.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLondon Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exudes the curious feel of old-fashioned vampire and Frankenstein legends. . . . 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