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The Return of the King

By J. R. R. Tolkien
Series: The Lord of the Rings
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The Return of the King, the epic conclusion to J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy, follows the final struggle between the forces of good and evil in Middle-earth. The story centres on the quest to destroy the One Ring and depicts the fate of kingdoms as alliances are forged and battles are waged. As the characters journey towards their destinies, themes of bravery, friendship, and destiny unfold, bringing the series to a dramatic and satisfying close.
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This epic conclusion offers a compelling mix of adventure, friendship, and triumph set in a richly detailed fantasy world. You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories of epic battles, complex characters, and the ultimate struggle between good and evil. It's perfect for fans of rich world-building and timeless heroic quests.

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The Return of the King

Special unjacketed hardback edition of the final part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with silver foil and the iconic maps appearing in red and black as endpapers.

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Special unjacketed hardback edition of the final part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with silver foil, and the iconic maps appearing in red and black as endpapers.

The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents.

Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Sméagol – Gollum, still obsessed by his ‘preciouss’. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive – in the hands of the orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.

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The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien is celebrated for its extraordinary imagination and engaging storytelling. Critics have praised it as a superb and remarkable achievement, highlighting its masterful execution and imaginative brilliance. This book is widely regarded as a masterpiece and a stunning example of Tolkien's creative prowess.

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ISBN: 9780008567149

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Special Collector’s edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 448

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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.

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