A Clash of Kings

The second book in the epic fantasy series

George RR Martin author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:9th Feb '17

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In A Clash of Kings, factions clash for power amid political intrigue and the looming threat of winter, testing the resolve of all involved.

In A Clash of Kings, the realm is in turmoil following the death of King Robert Baratheon. His widow, Cersei Lannister, is embroiled in a web of deceit, as her son Joffrey sits on the Iron Throne, a puppet of his mother’s ambitions. The once-united lands are now fractured, with various factions vying for power, including Robert's brothers, Stannis and Renly, each claiming kingship. Meanwhile, the Stark family faces their own trials, with Eddard Stark's legacy hanging in the balance, and his daughter Sansa trapped in a dangerous betrothal.

As the political landscape shifts, ominous signs foretell a dark future. A blood-red comet streaks across the sky, interpreted as an omen of violence and upheaval. In the North, Robb Stark rallies his forces, determined to defend his family's honor and legacy. Yet, winter looms ominously, threatening not just the realm's stability but also the very survival of its inhabitants. The chilling presence of the undead beyond the Wall adds an additional layer of dread to the already precarious situation.

This special slipcased edition of A Clash of Kings features beautifully gilt-edged pages and a sewn binding, making it a perfect addition to any fantasy lover's collection. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn deeper into the intricate politics, betrayals, and the looming threat of winter that could change everything.

‘A Game of Thrones grabs hold and won’t let go. It’s brilliant’
Robert Jordan

‘Colossal, staggering… Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world… one of the greats of fantasy literature.’
SFX

‘An extraordinarily rich novel… The book stands out from similar work by virtue of its superbly developed characters, accomplished prose and sheer bloody-mindedness.’
Publishers Weekly

‘I read my eyes out. I couldn’t stop until I’d finished and it was dawn.’
Anne McCaffrey

‘Fantasy literature has never shied away from grandeur, but the sheer-mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads… Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias.’
Guardian

‘One of the all-time classic fantasy series, right up there with The Belgariad and The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, and, yes, with The Lord of the Rings.’
The Alien Has Landed

ISBN: 9780008115418

Dimensions: 240mm x 159mm x 63mm

Weight: 1630g

928 pages

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