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The 12th [[Discworld]] novel and the second or third book in the "witches" theme (depending on if you count ''[[Discworld/Equal Rites|Equal Rites]]''). The title is a [[Running Gag|pune, or play on words]], on the Shakespearean phrase 'witches abroad' (i.e., out on the prowl in archaic language) whereas here it's used in the modern sense - they're going to a foreign country. |
The 12th ''[[Discworld]]'' novel and the second or third book in the "witches" theme (depending on if you count ''[[Discworld/Equal Rites|Equal Rites]]''). The title is a [[Running Gag|pune, or play on words]], on the Shakespearean phrase 'witches abroad' (i.e., out on the prowl in archaic language) whereas here it's used in the modern sense - they're going to a foreign country. |
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It seemed like an easy job... after all, [[ |
It seemed like an easy job... after all, [[What Could Possibly Go Wrong?|how difficult can it be]] to make sure that a servant girl ''doesn't'' marry a prince? |
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But for [[The Hecate Sisters|the witches]] [[Never Mess with Granny|Granny]] [[Cool Old Lady|Weatherwax]], [[Team Mom|Nanny Ogg]] and [[Granola Girl|Magrat Garlick]], travelling to the distant city of Genua, things are never that simple. Servant girls ''have'' [[Because Destiny Says So|to marry the prince]]. That's what life is all about. You don't fight a [[Esoteric Happy Ending|Happy Ending]]. |
But for [[The Hecate Sisters|the witches]] [[Never Mess with Granny|Granny]] [[Cool Old Lady|Weatherwax]], [[Team Mom|Nanny Ogg]] and [[Granola Girl|Magrat Garlick]], travelling to the distant city of Genua, things are never that simple. Servant girls ''have'' [[Because Destiny Says So|to marry the prince]]. That's what life is all about. You don't fight a [[Esoteric Happy Ending|Happy Ending]]. |
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At least, up until now... |
At least, up until now... |
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* [[Absurdly Sharp Blade]]: A mundane example: |
* [[Absurdly Sharp Blade]]: A mundane example: |
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{{quote|"Every established kitchen has one ancient knife, its handle worn thin, its blade curved like a banana, and so inexplicably sharp that reaching into the drawer at night is like bobbing for apples in a piranha tank."}} |
{{quote|"Every established kitchen has one ancient knife, its handle worn thin, its blade curved like a banana, and so inexplicably sharp that reaching into the drawer at night is like bobbing for apples in a piranha tank."}} |
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