Terry Pratchett Equal Rites

About the book

Terry Pratchett Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett is a novel for adult readers.

The third Discworld novel and first in the Witches series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans. Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the first book in the Witches series, part of the Discworld novels. 'If you've never read a Discworld novel, what ' Everybody knows there's no such thing as a female wizard.

So, when the wizard Drum Billet accidentally passes on his staff of power to an eighth daughter of an eighth son, a girl called Eskarina (Esk, for short), the misogynistic world of wizardry wants nothing to do with her. Thankfully Granny Weatherwax, the Discworld's most famous witch, has plenty of experience ignoring the status quo. With Granny's help, Esk sneaks her way into the magical Unseen University and befriends apprentice wizard Simon. But power is unpredictable, and these bright young students soon find themselves in a whole new dimension of trouble.

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