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Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs - Monstrous Regiment

Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs - Monstrous Regiment

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Key Information
Authors: Stephen Briggs
Fiction Genre: History
Professional Reviews
: Kirkus: "Surprisingly meaningful but never short of hilarious: a monstrous success for Pratchett."
Book Editions
: Format: Audio - Audio Cassette
Publisher: Harperaudio (October 01, 2003)
Measurements: 6"(h) x 4"(w) x 2.5"(d), 0.72 lbs.
ISBN: 9780060569969
First Line
Publisher's Note: Polly cut off her hair in front of the mirror, feeling slightly guilty about not feeling very guilty about doing so. It was supposed to be her crowning glory, and everyone said it was beautiful, but she generally wore it in a net when she was working. She'd always told herself it was wasted on her. Yet she was careful to see that the long golden coils all landed on the small sheet spread out for the purpose.
If she would admit to any strong emotion at all at this time, it was sheer annoyance that a haircut was all she needed to pass for a young man.
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Details: <p>War has come to Discworld&#133;again.</p><p>And, to no one's great surprise, the conflict centers around the small, insufferably arrogant, strictly fundamentalist duchy of Borogravia, which has long prided itself on its ability to beat up on its neighbors. This time, however, it's Borogravia that's getting its long-overdue comeuppance, which has left the country severely drained of young men.</p><p>Ever since her brother Paul marched off to battle a year ago, Polly Perks has been running The Duchess, her family's inn -- even though the revered national deity, Nuggan, has decreed that female ownership of a business is an Abomination. To keep The Duchess in the family, Polly must find her missing sibling. So she cuts off her hair, dons masculine garb, and sets out to join him in this man's army.</p><p>Polly is afraid that someone will see through her disguise; a fear that proves groundless when the legendary Sergeant Jackrum accepts her without question. Or perhaps the sergeant is too desperate to discrimi
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