Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz Stories of the Witch Knight and the Puppet Sorcerer
Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: Stories of the Witch Knight and the Puppet Sorcerer by Garth Nix is a collection published by HarperCollins Publishers on July 23, 2024. This edition features 304 pages in English and brings together all eight stories featuring the unique partnership of Sir Hereward, a knight and mercenary, and his sorcerous puppet companion, Mister Fitz. The collection showcases their adventures as they navigate a world filled with magic, gunpowder, and mythical creatures, making it a notable addition to the fantasy genre.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz take on the role of godslayers, tasked with locating and removing extra-dimensional entities known as gods. This volume includes a never-before-published story, “The Field of Fallen Foe,” alongside the previously released tales, offering both long-time fans and new readers a comprehensive look at these characters. The stories delve into themes of magic and the supernatural, providing an engaging exploration of their relentless travels in a treacherous world.
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“I loved making the acquaintance of Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz. If you haven’t met them yet, you are in for a treat. They are the best partnership in the world of fantasy since Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.” — George R.R. Martin, co-editor of “A Cargo of Ivories”
New York Times bestselling author Garth Nix’s exciting adult debut: a new collection including all eight stories–plus a never-before-published story–featuring Sir Hereward and his sorcerous puppet companion Mister Fitz, gathered in one magical volume for the first time ever!
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 travelers 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.
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