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A Stroke of the Pen : The Lost Stories

A delightfully funny, fantastically inventive collection of twenty newly unearthed short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett, the award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld fantasy series. This special trove is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages. The audiobook is narrated by a stunning cast that includes David Tennant, Claire Foy, Paterson Joseph, Indira Varma, and more!

These rediscovered tales were written by Terry Pratchett under a pseudonym for British newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. The stories have never been attributed to him until now, and might never have been found—were it not for the efforts of a few dedicated fans.

Though none of the short works are set in the Discworld, all are infused with Pratchett's trademark wit, satirical wisdom, and brilliant imagination, hinting at the magical universe he would go on to create.

Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and embark on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron, which begins in the ancient city of Morpork.

Irresistibly entertaining, A Stroke of the Pen is an essential collection from the great Terry Pratchett, a “master storyteller” (A. S. Byatt) who “defies categorization” (The Times).

The full cast of narrators includes:

David Tennant Claire Foy Paterson Joseph Stephen Briggs Nigel Planer Tony Robinson Katherine Parkinson Indira Varma John Culshaw Mathew Baynton Richard Coyle Derek Jacobi David Jason Steffan Rhodri Maggie Service Hallie Morahan Jason Watkins Rhianna Pratchett Rob Wilkins Colin Smythe Neil Gaiman


Author:

  • Terry Pratchett

Narrators:

  • David Tennant
  • Claire Foy
  • Steffan Rhodri
  • Jon Culshaw
  • David Jason
  • Katherine Parkinson
  • Paterson Joseph
  • Indira Varma
  • Tony Robinson
  • Nigel Planer
  • Stephen Briggs
  • Rhianna Pratchett

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 4 h 35 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Essays and reportage
  • Anthologies
  • Fiction
  • Short stories
  • Fantasy
  • Comedic fantasy

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    Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) is the acclaimed creator of the globally revered Discworld series. In all, he authored more than fifty bestselling books, which have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.

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