The Return of the King
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The Return of the King
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The Return of the King
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A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The third part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure The Lord of the Rings.
The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor.
To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. The Ring corrupts all who bear it and Frodo’s time is running out.
Will Sam and Frodo succeed, or will the Dark Lord rule Middle-earth once more?
Series: The Lord of the Rings
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The Return of the King is celebrated for its powerful narrative drive and exciting climax, blending saga and allegory with remarkable creativity. Reviewers from The Times and Sunday Telegraph commend the book's grandeur in both conception and execution, highlighting it as a triumphant and imaginative masterpiece. The Guardian praises Tolkien's enduring inventiveness, noted especially in the appendices that extend the story's depth.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008537746
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Edition: TV tie-in edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 464
About the Author
J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
Also by J. R. R. Tolkien
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