First published 2000
When the Discworld's first independent newspaper launches in bustling Ankh-Morpork, ethical journalist William de Worde uncovers a scandalous story involving the powerful Patrician, Lord Vetinari. But as de Worde digs deeper, he finds the line between truth and deception is murkier than he ever imagined. Now he must risk everything to expose the real story, no matter the cost.
Genres: satire, mystery, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigative-journalism, unreliable-narrator
416 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial