The Dark Lord of Derkholm

A humorous fantasy adventure from Diana Wynne Jones, this story is set in a world adjacent to our own where the tourist industry is threatening the local population with its obsession with fantasy clichés. The Head of the University aims to shut down these invasive tours, but faces challenges from a ruthless tour-master and powerful demons, prompting the appointment of an inept wizard as a makeshift Dark Lord. Despite his general incompetence, Derk's antics might just turn the tide in an unexpected way.