Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett

Title of the book: Men at Arms

Original title: Men at Arms

Author's name: Terry Pratchett

ISBN: 0-575-05503-0

Original language: English

Genre: Fantasy

Editorial: Victor Gollancz

Years editions 1993

Year of Reading: 2006

Additional Information:

It is the fifteenth novel in the Discworld series, so it is confirmed, not me this reading in order. But this book is the direct continuation of Guards! Guards! So far so good.

Summary of the book:The events of this book take place technically a year later, the events described in the book Guards! Guards!
The book begins with two major events;
First; Captain Samuel Vimes is that is forced by Lord Vetinari to take a group of new recruits for the purpose of ensuring diversity - a dwarf called Cuddy a werewolf called Angua and a troll called Detritus.
The second is that Captain Samuel Vimes, is preparing for his impending nuptials with Sybil Ramkin, the richest woman in Ankh-Morpork.
Continuing the story, we are introduced to Edward d'Eath, a murderer and a son of a noble family, who have lost social status. He is convinced that the restoration of the monarchy in Ankh-Morpork, will solve all problems. Therefore, he is dedicated to researching the history of the royal family and determines that the rightful heir to the throne is, (sorry I will not tell you).
To all this is added a string of seemingly random murders that produce victims among all the guilds of the city, the most surprising thing is that Lord Vetinari prohibits Captain Vimes, to investigate the murders.
This book keeps everything fun and entertaining the Guards! Guards! It is full of strange and curious moment, and allows us to see more deeply into each of the characters.


Characters involved:
Angua, Fred Colon, Cuddy, Detritus, Carrot Ironfoundersson, Nobby, Lord Vetinari, Samuel Vimes