{"product_id":"a-storm-of-swords-part-2-blood-and-gold","title":"A Storm of Swords: Part 2 Blood and Gold","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quest for the Iron Throne continues with unrelenting ferocity in \u003cem\u003eA Storm of Swords: Part 2 Blood and Gold\u003c\/em\u003e, the continuation of George R.R. Martin's spellbinding epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. As the Seven Kingdoms are ensnared in treachery and betrayal, alliances are shattered, and new allegiances are forged in a desperate bid for power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCivil war rages as noble houses vie for supremacy, while the spectre of winter looms ever closer. In the North, a formidable and hostile landscape breeds warriors of unparalleled resilience. The wildlings, driven by the enigmatic Mance Rayder, converge upon the inhospitable Frostfangs, preparing to storm southward and face the icy barriers of the Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobb Stark, the newly crowned King in the North, finds his realm besieged from all sides. Cunning and malicious enemies from the South, particularly the Lannisters, pose an imminent threat. Meanwhile, his sisters, Sansa and Arya Stark, are caught in the perilous web of King's Landing, where the sadistic boy-king Joffrey and his malevolent mother, Cersei Lannister, hold sway over the Iron Throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen, the last scion of a deposed dynasty, rallies her forces. Driven by the legacy of her forebears, she seeks to reclaim her birthright and exact vengeance upon those who destroyed her family. With her loyal followers and her fierce dragons by her side, Daenerys sets her gaze upon Westeros, her return promising fire and blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntrigue, betrayal, and valor intertwine as Martin masterfully develops his intricate plot, filled with rich character development and a vivid tapestry of settings. \u003cem\u003eA Storm of Swords: Part 2 Blood and Gold\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a riveting continuation of the saga, intensifying the stakes and deepening the complexities of its masterful world-building. The narrative's seamless blend of political machinations, epic battles, and supernatural elements propels readers into a land where no one is safe and destiny is forged by bloody conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare yourself for an immersive experience in a story where loyalty is rare, bravery is tested, and winter approaches with grim inevitability. This instalment promises to keep readers on the edge of their seat, eagerly turning pages to uncover the fate of their favourite characters in the relentless game of thrones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45685704720620,"sku":"9780007119554","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780007119554.jpg?v=1725454373","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/a-storm-of-swords-part-2-blood-and-gold","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}