{"product_id":"into-the-narrowdark-9781399706605","title":"Into the Narrowdark","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e ''\u003c\/i\u003eA master storyteller'' Brandon Sanderson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling world of Osten Ard returns in the third Last King of Osten Ard novel, as threats to the kingdom loom . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe High Throne of Erkynland is tottering, its royal family divided and diminished. Queen Miriamele has been caught up in a brutal rebellion in the south and thought to have died in a fiery attack. Her grandson Morgan, heir to the throne, has been captured by one of Utuk''ku''s soldiers in the ruins of an abandoned city. Miriamele''s husband, King Simon, is overwhelmed by grief and hopelessness, unaware that many of these terrible things have been caused by Pasevalles, a murderous traitor inside Simon''s own court at the Hayholt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, a deadly army of Norns led by the ageless, vengeful Queen Utuk''ku, has swept into Erkynland and thrown down the fortress of Naglimund, slaughtering the inhabitants and digging up the ancient grave of Ruyan the Navigato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTad Williams is a master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece. Williams' return to Osten Ard is every bit as compelling, deep, and fully-rendered as the first trilogy, and he continues to write with the experience and polish of an author at the top of his game * BRANDON SANDERSON, #1 NEW YORK TIMES-BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot just utterly readable-an instant fantasy classic\u003c\/b\u003e * KIRKUS REVIEWS (STARRED) *\u003cbr\u003eAn engrossing epic, mixing adventure, intrigue, magic, and some fascinating new characters * LOCUS *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this book, The Last King of Osten Ard has achieved the greatest possible feat for a sequel: that is, I can no longer imagine the originals without it\u003c\/b\u003e * TOR.COM *\u003cbr\u003eIt's quite the tapestry that Tad Williams has woven. If you like fantasy that doesn't hit you over the head with magic spells, or world-spanning tales with numerous rich characters, you'll enjoy what Williams has brought to the table here. I know I did * DEN OF GEEK *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders new to Osten Ard will quickly be absorbed by\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe political intrigue, rich description and complex characterization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ethat makes the author stand out in a sea of writers inspired by his work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e * RT REVIEWS (TOP PICK) *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Witchwood Crown is an easy recommend to both new readers and\u003cbr\u003efans of Williams: a great start to what could be a new classic trilogy\u003c\/p\u003e * STRANGE COUNTRY *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Witchwood Crown is a weighty, emotional,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eand engrossing launch to The Last King of Osten Ard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e * SFF WORLD *","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52090863223127,"sku":"9781399706605","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781399706605.jpg?v=1762273649","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/into-the-narrowdark-9781399706605","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}