The Two Towers
The struggle against darkness in Middle-earth
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:7th Jul '22
Should be back in stock very soon
The journey continues in The Two Towers, where Frodo and Sam face treachery and darkness as they seek to destroy the One Ring.
In The Two Towers, the epic saga continues as the Fellowship of the Ring has been fractured. With some members preparing for war against the Dark Lord, others are ensnared in the treachery of the corrupt wizard Saruman. Amidst this chaos, Frodo and Sam embark on a treacherous journey to destroy the One Ring, the source of immense power, in the fires of Mount Doom. Their path is fraught with peril, and time is of the essence as darkness looms over Middle-earth.
Mount Doom, located deep within the Dark Lord's domain, is the only place where the Ring can be destroyed. Frodo and Sam's only companion is Gollum, a creature twisted by his obsession with the Ring. Gollum's dual nature presents a constant threat; while he guides them, his intentions remain unclear. Can the hobbits trust him, or is he leading them into a trap? The stakes are high, and the fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as they navigate through treacherous lands and face formidable foes.
As dark forces gather and the shadow of evil spreads, the resilience of these two hobbits is tested like never before. Will they succeed in their mission, or will Gollum's influence lead them to their doom? The Two Towers is a tale of friendship, courage, and the struggle against overwhelming darkness, making it an essential read for fans of fantasy literature.
‘An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent, in a region where everything is invented, forest, moor, river, wilderness, town and the races which inhabit them.’
Observer
‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’
Sunday Telegraph
‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’
Sunday Times
‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’
New Statesman
‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’
Evening Standard
ISBN: 9780008537739
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm
Weight: 250g
352 pages
TV tie-in edition