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The Dragonbone Chair

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5th January 2017

Price: £12.99

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781473642102

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‘One of my favourite fantasy series.’ George R. R. Martin, international bestselling author of A Game of Thrones

Kitchen-boy Simon is bored, restless and fourteen years old – a dangerous combination. It seems, however, that his life has just taken a turn for the better when he’s apprenticed to his castle’s resident wizard. As Simon’s learning to read and write under Doctor Morgenes’ tutelage, forces greater than he could possible imagine are gathering: forces which will change Simon’s life – and his world – forever.

Following the death of Good King John, Osten Ard is plunged into civil war as his sons battle for control of the fabled Dragonbone Chair – the country’s throne as well as the symbol of its power. Simon is forced to flee the only home he has ever known, a journey which will test him beyond his worst nightmares.

With THE DRAGONBONE CHAIR, Tad Williams introduced readers to the incredible fantasy world of Osten Ard and kicked off the beloved, internationally bestselling series Memory, Sorrow and Thorn.

PRAISE FOR MEMORY, SORROW AND THORN

‘Ground-breaking . . . changed how people thought of the genre and paved the way for so much modern fantasy, including mine.’ Patrick Rothfuss, bestselling author of The Kingkiller Chronicle

‘One of the main reasons I started writing fantasy . . . Tad Williams’ work is an essential part of any science fiction and fantasy library.’ Christopher Paolini, author of the Inheritance Cycle series

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Reviews

Publishers Weekly
Williams has begun a well-written, colourfully characterized and very readable saga
Locus
The fantasy equivalent of war and peace
Vector
Without doubt on of the best fantasy novels I have read
Library Journal
A solid story spiced with political intrigue and strong, appealing heroes. Highly recommended
Fear
Williams is our Tolkien, and I suspect his coronation will be confirmed
Starburst
[A] truly remarkable piece of storytelling . . . a glorious work or art
George R. R. Martin, author of <i>A Game of Thrones</i>
One of my favourite fantasy series
Christopher Paolini, author of the <i>Inheritance Cycle</i> series
One of the main reasons I started writing fantasy . . . Tad Williams' work is an essential part of any science fiction and fantasy library
Patrick Rothfuss, author of <i>The Kingkiller Chronicle</i>
Ground-breaking . . . changed how people thought of the genre and paved the way for so much modern fantasy, including mine