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The Dragonbone Chair

Book One of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn

by Tad Williams · 1988 · 672 pages

Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson
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Brandon Sanderson

About This Book

A war fueled by dark sorcery engulfs the land of Osten Ard as the High King lies dying. Young kitchen boy Simon is swept into a perilous quest for three legendary swords to prevent an ancient, undead ruler from reclaiming the realm. This novel is the foundational first volume of the influential Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn epic fantasy trilogy.

Book Details

Published

1988

Pages

672

Language

en

ISBN

9780886773847

Awards & Recognition

Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel Nominee (1989)

Series

Part 1 of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn

Audiobook Available

33h 12m
Narrated by Andrew Wincott

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