Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: A fantastical short story collection from international bestseller Garth Nix (Hardback)
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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!
'You are in for a treat' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN
Meet the beloved Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz in this exciting collection by Sunday Times bestseller Garth Nix gathering all eight of their stories - plus a never-before-published tale - in one magical volume for the very first time!
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 travellers 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.
PRAISE FOR GARTH NIX
'Garth Nix is one of the best world-builders in fantasy' BRANDON SANDERSON
'Garth Nix sets the standard for fantasy' LEIGH BARDUGO
'This is my favorite kind of tale' V. E. SCHWAB
'The most original magic I've seen in years' JOE ABERCROMBIE
'A warm, whimsical delight' VERONICA ROTH
Reader Advisory: Though some of Garth Nix's books and stories are for children, this one is not. It is for adult readers.
About the Author
Garth Richard Nix is an Australian writer who specialises in children's and young adult fantasy novels, notably the Old Kingdom, Seventh Tower and Keys to the Kingdom series. Before becoming a fantasy writer, he worked his way through the publishing industry, as a bookseller, sales rep, publicist, editor and then literary agent. He is a multiple bestselling author, and winner - twice - of the Aurealis Award.
He lives in Sydney, Australia.
Learn more by visiting www.garthnix.com or by following @garthnix.
- Contributor:
- Garth Nix
- Imprint:
- Gollancz
- Publisher:
- Orion Publishing Co
- Release Date:
- 24 Aug 2023
- Number of Pages:
- 304
- Binding:
- Hardback
- ISBN13:
- 9781399606356
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