In this and indeed other lives there are givers and takers. It's safe to say that vampires are very much in the latter camp. They dont have much time for the givers of this world except perhaps mealtimes and even less for priests.

Mightily Oats has not picked a good time to be a priest.

Lancres newest residents are a thoroughly modern, sophisticated vampire family. They've got style and fancy waistcoats. They're out of the casket and want a bite of the future. But they havent met the neighbours yet: between them and Lancre stand Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg. And Magrat, who is trying to combine witchcraft and nappies. And young Agnes, although she isreallyin two minds about everything.

Mightily Oats knows he has a prayer, but he wishes he had an axe.

Terry Pratchettwas the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which,The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. He died in March 2015.

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