Thief of Time

Synopsis

A beautiful new hardback edition of the classic Discworld novel.

Time is a resource. Everyone knows it has to be managed.

And on Discworld that is the job of the Monks of History, who store it and pump it from the places where it's wasted (like underwater - how much time does a codfish need?) to places like cities, where there's never enough time.

But the construction of the world's first truly accurate clock starts a race against, well, time for Lu Tze and his apprentice Lobsang Ludd. Because it will stop time. And that will only be the start of everyone's problems.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Watchmaker

* Introduces Dr. Carew, a brilliant watchmaker who believes time is a tangible substance that can be measured and manipulated.
* Example: Carew demonstrates his theory by repairing a broken watch with just a few drops of time.

Chapter 2: The Thief

* Introduces Dr. Silas Reed, a rogue scientist who invents a device called the Chronovore, which allows him to steal time from others.
* Example: Reed uses the Chronovore to steal time from sleeping passengers on a train, leaving them aged and disoriented.

Chapter 3: The Chase

* Carew and his assistant, Miss Germaine, discover Reed's plot and pursue him across England.
* Example: They track Reed to a secret laboratory in the hills, where he is experimenting on humans and animals.

Chapter 4: The Time Pirates

* Introduces a band of time pirates led by Captain Howison, who manipulate time for their own gain.
* Example: The pirates raid Carew's laboratory, stealing his experimental devices and kidnapping Miss Germaine.

Chapter 5: The Time Rift

* Carew and Reed's rivalry culminates in a confrontation at a time rift, a portal through which different eras can be accessed.
* Example: They engage in a time-bending battle that alters the course of history and reveals the true nature of time.

Chapter 6: The Legacy of Time

* After defeating Reed, Carew and Germaine reflect on the consequences of tampering with time.
* Example: They realize that time is a fragile and delicate force that must be treated with respect and caution.

Chapter 7: The Timekeepers

* Introduces the Timekeepers, enigmatic beings who ensure the balance of time.
* Example: The Timekeepers intervene to restore the timeline that was altered by Carew and Reed's actions.

Chapter 8: The End of Time

* Time itself begins to unravel, threatening the existence of all things.
* Example: The world is plunged into darkness as the boundaries between past, present, and future blur.

Chapter 9: The Time of Renewal

* Carew and Germaine, with the help of the Timekeepers, confront the forces of entropy and restore order to the universe.
* Example: They witness the birth of a new era, where time flows as it should and the legacy of the Thief of Time is overcome.