The Dragonbone Chair
Memory, Sorrow & Thorn Book 1
$21.25
- Paperback
944 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2016
Summary
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 hi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781473642102 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1473642108 |
| Author: | Tad Williams |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 944 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 650g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 62mm |
| Series: | Memory, Sorrow & Thorn |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
One of my favourite fantasy series
Williams has begun a well-written, colourfully characterized and very readable saga * Publishers Weekly *The fantasy equivalent of war and peace * Locus *Without doubt on of the best fantasy novels I have read * Vector *A solid story spiced with political intrigue and strong, appealing heroes. Highly recommended * Library Journal *Williams is our Tolkien, and I suspect his coronation will be confirmed * Fear *[A] truly remarkable piece of storytelling … a glorious work or art * Starburst *One of my favourite fantasy series – George R. R. Martin, author of A Game of ThronesOne 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 seriesGround-breaking … changed how people thought of the genre and paved the way for so much modern fantasy, including mine – Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Kingkiller Chronicle
About The Author
Tad Williams
World-famous fantasy novelist Tad Williams is the author of the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, Otherland, Shadowmarch and Bobby Dollar series.
He lives in California with his wife Deborah Beale, co-author of the Ordinary Farm Adventures series, and their family.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.