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Author: Fritz Leiber

📘 Lean Times in Lankhmar by Fritz Leiber

Follow the giant barbarian Fafhrd and his diminutive ally the Gray Mouser as they travel the mysterious, exotic world of Nehwon in search of riches and glory. From the top of Nehwon's highest mountain to the deepest catacomb of subterranean Quarmall they journey, even exploring times and worlds beyond Nehwon itself.

First publish date: 1996

Authors: Fritz Leiber

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