A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories

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A truly unmissable collection of unearthed stories from Sir Terry Pratchett, the award-winning author and creator of the beloved Discworld series. This exclusive anthology features twenty early short stories penned under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. While not set in the Discworld, these tales hint at the imaginative world he would later create, showcasing his trademark wit, satirical wisdom, and fantastic imagination. Readers will meet Og, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he navigates the ups and downs of progress; encounter the defiant ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit the peculiar market town of Blackbury, with its bizarre weather and an otherworldly visitor; and journey millions of years back in time to The Old Red Sandstone Lion pub. This collection represents the final 'new' writing from the late Sir Terry Pratchett, making it a must-have for fans, both old and new. Praised as a master storyteller, Pratchett's work is described as a compelling blend of serious comedy and relevant fantasy. His stories are compulsively readable, offering inventive explorations of various aspects of our world. In short, this collection is a celebration of a true original who transcends categorization and found something extraordinary in storytelling.