The Shepherd's Crown
Epic Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy Magic Coming-of-Age Adventure Fantasy Supernatural
The Shepherd’s Crown is the poignant, triumphant farewell to Terry Pratchett’s legendary Discworld—a first-edition hardcover that belongs on the shelf of every fantasy collector and devoted reader. Published in 2015, this fifth and final Tiffany Aching adventure sees the young witch step fully into her power, confronting the rising darkness of the elves while grappling with the loss of her mentor, Granny Weatherwax. Pratchett’s signature wit, wisdom and warmth shine on every page, delivering a story that is both an exhilarating battle for the Chalk and a meditation on duty, legacy and letting go. Owning the true first printing in English ensures you hold the complete, unabridged text exactly as the author intended, before any later corrections or adaptations.
What makes this copy especially desirable is its collectible condition: a clean, tight-block hardcover still wearing its original dust jacket. Aside from two small corner tears on the jacket and a minor scuff on the cover page, the book shows no handwriting, dog-eared pages or cracked hinges—an increasingly scarce state for a contemporary first edition that was rushed to fans worldwide. The bright, unclipped jacket art and sturdy binding mean the volume displays beautifully on shelf or in a protective case, ready to anchor a Discworld set or stand alone as a showpiece.
For readers, The Shepherd’s Crown offers a rare blend of high fantasy adventure and coming-of-age heart, perfect for both young adults discovering Pratchett and longtime fans completing the saga. For collectors, this first-issue hardcover represents the last, bittersweet addition to the canon of one of fantasy’s most beloved voices—an essential cornerstone that will only grow more sought-after as the years pass.
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