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King of Thorns

By Mark Lawrence
Series: The Broken Empire
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King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence is a gripping tale that continues the dark journey of Jorg Ancrath, who must defend his kingdom from multiple threats while grappling with his haunted past. As Jorg encounters challenges from both the living and the dead, he navigates a complex web of power and destiny, striving to maintain his rule and pursue his ambitions. The novel blends intricate world-building with intense character development, set against the backdrop of a gritty, post-apocalyptic medieval world.
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If you enjoy dark and gritty fantasy tales featuring complex anti-heroes and a richly woven narrative, this book might capture your interest. It offers a blend of intense action and intricate political intrigue set in a vividly imagined world, perfect for those who appreciate tales of struggle and ambition in a fantastical setting.

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The second book in the Broken Empire series, Lawrence takes his young anti-hero one step closer to his grand ambition.

An unforgettable epic fantasy novel

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The second book in the Broken Empire series, King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence takes its young anti-hero one step closer to his grand ambition.

To reach greatness you must step on bodies, and many brothers lie trodden in my wake. I’ve walked from pawn to player and I’ll win this game of ours, though the cost of it may drown the world in blood…

The land burns with the fires of a hundred battles as lords and petty kings fight for the Broken Empire. The long road to avenge the slaughter of his mother and brother has shown Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath the hidden hands behind this endless war. He saw the game and vowed to sweep the board. First, though, he must gather his own pieces, learn the rules of play, and discover how to break them.

A six-nation army, twenty thousand strong, marches toward Jorg's gates, led by a champion beloved of the people. Every decent man prays this shining hero will unite the empire and heal its wounds. Every omen says he will. Every good king knows to bend the knee in the face of overwhelming odds, if only to save their people and their lands. But King Jorg is not a good king.

Faced by an enemy many times his strength, Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight. But playing fair was never part of Jorg’s game plan.

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King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence has received praise for its gripping and dark storytelling, with comparisons to the works of George R.R. Martin. Reviewers appreciate its relentless and immersive nature, highlighting Lawrence's poetic prose and the novel's gritty fantasy elements.

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ISBN: 9780007439027

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 608

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About the Author

Mark Lawrence was born in Champagne-Urbanan, Illinois, to British parents but moved to the UK at the age of one. He went back to the US after taking a PhD in mathematics at Imperial College to work on a variety of research projects including the 'Star Wars' missile defence programme. Returning to the UK, he has worked mainly on image processing and decision/reasoning theory. He says he never had any ambition to be a writer so was very surprised when a half-hearted attempt to find an agent turned into a global publishing deal overnight. His first trilogy, The Broken Empire, has been universally acclaimed as a ground-breaking work of fantasy, and both Emperor of Thorns and The Liar's Key have won the Gemmell Legend award for best fantasy novel. Mark is married, with four children, and lives in Bristol.

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