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Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook

Discworld, Book 40.5

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Authorised by Mr Lipwig of the Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway himself, Mrs Georgina Bradshaw’s invaluable guide to the destinations and diversions of the railway deserves a place in the luggage of any traveller, or indeed armchair traveller, upon the Disc.

  • From the twine walk of Great Slack to the souks of Zemphis: edifying sights along the route.
  • Ticketing, nostrums and transporting your swamp dragon: essential hints on the practicalities of travel.
  • Elegant resorts and quaint inns: respectable and sanitary lodgings for all species and heights.
  • From worm-herding to Fustic Cake: diverting trivia on the crafts, foods and brassica traditions of the many industrious people for whom the railway is now a vital link to the Century of the Anchovy.

Replete with useful titbits, Mrs Bradshaw’s Handbook offers a view of the Sto Plains like no other. Beautifully narrated by Penelope Keith with Michael Fenton Stevens.

©2014 Terry and Lyn Pratchett and The Discworld Emporium (P)2014 Random House Audiobooks Classics Fantasy Fiction Funny
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Such a delight. Penelope Keith is just perfect as Mrs Bradshaw, capturing the essence of Discworld wonderfully.

Charming and delightful

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What made the experience of listening to Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook the most enjoyable?

Absolutely perfect narration by Penelope Keith.

What did you like best about this story?

It really brought the disc and it's places to life.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Superb descriptions of local cuisine and recommendations of places to dine.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Made me laugh out loud.

Any additional comments?

Listened to this as an audio book whilst commuting, absolutely perfect tone and pace for travelling.

Travel writing as it should be

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Discworld fans will delight in this lovely companion book. You will spend time placing the local to what books. Beautifully read by Penelope Keith. If you are not a discworld fan you will not get much enjoyment from this book. Go and find a Discworld book or 5 to include Raising steam. Then you will appreciate this wonderful little guide book to the Ankh Morpork Hygienic Railway. GNU Terry Pratchett.

A wonderful companion to the Raising Steam book

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Love this book its funny and insightful all at once you could almost be their

Must have book

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Berry enjoyable have most of Terry pratchett,s collection of a shame he has passed away

Mrs bradshaw s handbook

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