Snuff: A Novel of Discworld #39 (MM PB) [B0181]

2012 mass market PB in excellent condition. At long last, Lady Sybil has lured her husband, Sam Vimes, on a well-deserved holiday away from the crime and grime of Ankh-Morpork. But for the commander of the City Watch, a vacation in the country is anything but relaxing. The balls, the teas, the muck-not to mention all that fresh air and birdsong-are more than a bit taxing on a cynical city-born and -bred copper. Yet a policeman will find a crime anywhere if he decides to look hard enough, and it's not long before a body is discovered, and Sam-out of his jurisdiction, out of his element, and out of bacon sandwiches (thanks to his well-meaning wife)-must rely on his instincts, guile, and street smarts to see justice done. As he sets off on the chase, though, he must remember to watch where he steps. . . . This is the countryside, after all, and the streets most definitely are not paved with gold.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This was an entertaining and thought-provoking book in the Discworld series that was part Regency historical, part hardboiled cop/detective story, and all fantasy. Despite it being a rather long book and not having any chapters, just line breaks, this story really moved along. I was entertained by all the different species of Discworld citizens and how their problems and perspectives reflect the human experience in our world. It was a unique mystery story, and I was glad there was a satisfying ending."; "Re-reading this in the light of race relations is rather enlightening. It's a gentle treatment on simply learning to treat people like PEOPLE in the end, and this is a very GOOD thing. So, honestly? I was sad, enthusiastic, angry, and hopeful as I read this again. It's a fine novel."; "Ode to Pratchett. If only we all could change directions like the beautiful characters on disc world, to make a better world. Another great read by the best author, who I miss dearly."