Tiffany Aching · #5

The Shepherd's Crown

The final Discworld novel, and Tiffany's last stand for the Chalk.

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Where it fits in the Discworld

Recommended order
#24 of 41

after I Shall Wear Midnight · before Going Postal

Tiffany Aching
Book 5 of 5

A young witch of the Chalk grows up, defended by the tiny, ferocious Nac Mac Feegle.

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Common questions

Can I start the Discworld with The Shepherd's Crown?

Not ideally — read I Shall Wear Midnight first. The Shepherd's Crown is #24 of 41 in our recommended Discworld order.

What should I read before The Shepherd's Crown?

Read I Shall Wear Midnight before The Shepherd's Crown.

Where does The Shepherd's Crown fit in the Discworld reading order?

The Shepherd's Crown is #24 of 41 in our recommended Discworld reading order (#41 in publication order). The previous stop is I Shall Wear Midnight. Up next is Going Postal.