Raising Steam: (Discworld novel 40)

Moist von Lipwig is a con man turned civil servant who is tasked with representing the government and keeping things on track with the introduction of a steam locomotive named Iron Girder.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

The world is a place where people are divided into two groups: those who believe that something is impossible and those who believe that it is simply a matter of thinking creatively. Among these groups, one individual stands out as a unique figure: Moist von Lipwig.

Moist von Lipwig is a con man turned civil servant, and as the head of the Royal Bank and Post Office of Ankh-Morpork, he doesn't really need or want another job. However, when the Patrician Lord Vetinari gives him a task, he must do it or suffer the consequences. In Moist's case, those consequences are quite severe: death.

One day, a brand-new invention arrives in the city: a steam locomotive named Iron Girder. With the railway's introduction and rapid expansion, Vetinari enlists Moist to represent the government and keep things on track. However, as with all new technology, some people have objections, and Moist will have to use every trick in his arsenal to keep the trains running smoothly.

Raising Steam is the third and final book in the Moist von Lipwig series, but the Discworld novels can be read in any order. This book is a masterpiece of comedy, relevance, and fantasy, and it showcases Terry Pratchett's unparalleled wit and imagination. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good laugh, a thought-provoking story, and a world filled with unforgettable characters.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804990483