The Dragonbone Chair

Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn: Book 1

By: Tad Williams

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Paperback | 31 May 2016 | Edition Number 1

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672 Pages

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4.6 x 12.6 x 19.7

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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.

Industry Reviews

'Tad Williams proves himself as adept at writing science fiction as he is at writing fantasy. Best of all, however, are Williams's well-drawn sympathetic characters...' - Publishers Weekly

I was rarely held so captive by a novel...Williams is our Tolkien - Fear

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 Thrones

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

Ground-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

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