First published 2003
Corporal Carrot, an adopted dwarf, leads Ankh-Morpork's new recruits. But an old document reveals Carrot is the city's secret sovereign. As he grapples with this revelation, dark forces threaten Ankh-Morpork. Carrot must wield an ancient sword's magic, alongside a three-legged poodle's bladder, to save the city – and the universe itself.
Genres: humor, adventure, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
400 pages · Paperback · Harper Paperbacks