The city of Ankh-Morpork is a fun place for fantasy sociologists.  It is a city on the cusp of modernity, discreetly steered by the Patrician, Lord Vetinari, who is absolutely exquisite in the manner in which he does not interfere.

In The Truth, the rumor goes around that the dwarves have found a way to turn lead into gold.  In fact, they do it the ( Read more... )