Sam Vimes is ‘volunteered’ as the ambassador for Ankh-Morpork at the coronation of the new Dwarf Low King (well, how can you have a Dwarf High King?) But his policeman’s instincts come to the fore as the Scone of Stone is stolen amidst a power struggle between dwarfs, werewolves and vampires.

Once again cracking stuff with some incredibly touching observation. And no, an elephant doesn’t make an appearance.