<b><i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Garth Nix's collection of all eight stories - plus a never-before-published story - featuring Sir Hereward and his mysterious companion Mister Fitz, gathered in one magical volume for the first time ever!</b><br><br>'Deadpan humour meets swashbuckling swords-and-sorcery in this collection of short stories from fantasy heavyweight Garth Nix ... Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz are the heroes you wouldn't expect, from a world you'll wish you could explore even more.' Jess Gately, theaureview.com<br><br>Sir Hereward: the only male child of an ancient society of witches. <b>Knight, artillerist, swordsman. </b>Mercenary for hire. Ill-starred lover.Mister Fitz: sorcerous puppet, loremaster. <b>Practitioner of arcane arts</b> and wielder of sorcerous needles. Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: godslayers. Agents of the Council of the Treaty for the Safety of the World, charged with the location and removal of listed extra-dimensional entities, more commonly known as gods.Together, they are relentless travellers in a treacherous world of <b>magic, gunpowder, and adventure</b>.<br><br>From the <b>award-winning author </b>and <b>bestselling creator </b>of the Old Kingdom series and <i>The Left-handed Booksellers of London</i> comes this must-have fantasy collection for fans and those about to discover the witch knight and his puppet sorcerer for the first time.<br><br>'If you haven't met them yet, you are in for a treat.' George R.R. Martin