The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 1)

The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 1)

New York Times-bestselling Tad Williamsâ€™ landmark epic fantasy saga of Osten Ard begins an exciting new cycle with THE WITCHWOOD CROWN, out 6/27/2017!
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â€œOne of my favorite fantasy series.â€ â€”George R. R. Martin â€¢ â€œGroundbreaking.â€ â€”Patrick Rothfuss â€¢ â€œOne of the great fantasy epics of all time.â€ â€”Christopher Paolini
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With The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams introduced readers to the incredible fantasy world of Osten Ard. His beloved, internationally bestselling series Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn inspired a generation of modern fantasy writers, including George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and Christopher Paolini, and defined Tad Williams as one of the most important fantasy writers of our time.

This edition features a brand-new introduction from Tad Williams' editor as well as the original introduction from Williams himself!Â

BOOK ONE: THE DRAGONBONE CHAIR
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A war fueled by the powers of dark sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ardâ€”for Prester John, the High King, lies dying. And with his death, the Storm King, the undead ruler of the elf-like Sithi, seizes the chance to regain his lost realm through a pact with the newly ascended king. Knowing the consequences of this bargain, the kingâ€™s younger brother joins with a small, scattered group of scholars, the League of the Scroll, to confront the true danger threatening Osten Ard.
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Simon, a kitchen boy from the royal castle unknowingly apprenticed to a member of this League, will be sent on a quest that offers the only hope of salvation, a deadly riddle concerning long-lost swords of power. Compelled by fate and perilous magics, he must leave the only home heâ€™s ever known and face enemies more terrifying than Osten Ard has ever seen, even as the land itself begins to die.
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After the landmark Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy, the epic saga of Osten Ard continues with the brand-new novel, The Heart of What Was Lost. Then donâ€™t miss the upcoming trilogy, The Last King of Osten Ard, beginning with The Witchwood Crown!
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Praise for Osten Ard:
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â€œInspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... Itâ€™s one of my favorite fantasy series.â€
â€”George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of AÂ Game of Thrones
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â€œGroundbreaking...changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine.â€
â€”Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind
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"Tad Williams is a master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece."Â â€”Brandon Sanderson,Â New York Times-bestselling author ofÂ Mistborn

â€œMemory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time.â€
â€”Christopher Paolini, New York Times-bestselling author of Eragon
Country USA
Brand DAW
Manufacturer DAW
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 3388678
Color White
ReleaseDate 2005-03-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780756402693

Country	USA
Brand	DAW
Manufacturer	DAW
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	3388678
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2005-03-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780756402693

The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 1)

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