Malfred Murd’s job as the royal jester was never a barrel of laughs, but now he’s lost even that. Trying to jingle out a living on the streets with no license, no hat, and no one to watch his back but a sassy talking magpie, he flips at the chance to make a little money— even if the plan isn’t entirely honest. Hoy, desperate times, desperate measures… right?
But Fred has no idea what depths of desperation he’s just stepped into. In short order he finds himself helping a possibly unhinged noblewoman hunt for a missing sorcerer— with the fate of her country hanging in the balance… and her blade hovering over his neck!
Indulge in laughter, wordcraft and a witty, twisty plot as you follow the Fool and see if he can juggle everything life throws at him.
An excellent and assured debut...a thoroughly enjoyable escapade. The inevitable comparisons to Terry Pratchett are accurate. Top stuff.
Eva Sandor creates a satisfying blend of fun observation and irony that powers action, tempered with a firm descriptive hand that brings this world to life.... The result is a lively account of villains, plots, tricky politics and uncertain associations that keeps its plot replete with satisfyingly unpredictable twists and turns.
I've always enjoyed fantasy but so much of it can start to feel derivative. So it's nice when you are presented with a world that feels very different....I've found a new writer whose work I will look out for in future.
A terrific read...the author is a talented individual, and if this is her first novel, then it's an absolute pearler. The writing is Shakespearean at times, and a touch of Blackadder thrown in. I absolutely loved it...I personally can't wait for the next one.
This charming comedy of errors follows the whimsical odyssey of former Royal Fool Malfred Murd....The characters shine in Fool's Proof. This would be a wonderful read for fans of the fantasy-comedy genre in the spirit of Monty Python or the gleeful musical television series Galavant.
A cleverly plotted, twisty novel with a gratifying conclusion...unique and engaging.
