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A Dance With Dragons

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A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin continues the epic saga of Westeros with an intricately interwoven narrative following the destabilised aftermath of war. As power struggles rage on, various players vie for control, while others seek to settle old scores. Amidst the chaos, dragons take on a pivotal role as ancient threats stir once more within the realms of fantasy.
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You might like this book if you're interested in epic fantasy tales filled with complex characters and intricate political manoeuvring. It offers a richly woven narrative that fans of detailed world-building and unexpected plot twists will enjoy. If you've been captivated by previous volumes in this series, this instalment continues to expand the immersive universe Martin has created.

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A Dance With Dragons

HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS is the fifth volume in the series.

The bestselling classic epic fantasy series behind the award-winning HBO and Sky TV show and phenomenon GAME OF THRONES

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HBO’s hit series A Game of Thrones is based on George R.R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A Dance With Dragons is the fifth volume in the series.

The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance.

In the east, Daenerys, last scion of House Targaryen, her dragons grown to terrifying maturity, rules as queen of a city built on dust and death, beset by enemies.

Now that her whereabouts are known, many are seeking Daenerys and her dragons. Among them is the dwarf, Tyrion Lannister, who has escaped King’s Landing with a price on his head, wrongfully condemned to death for the murder of his nephew, King Joffrey. But not before killing his hated father, Lord Tywin.

To the north lies the great Wall of ice and stone – a structure only as strong as those guarding it. Eddard Stark's bastard son Jon Snow has been elected the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, but he has enemies both in the Watch and beyond the Wall, where the wildling armies are massing for an assault.

On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all…

Series: A Song of Ice and Fire

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A Dance With Dragons is highly praised for its grand scope and vivid storytelling, with Time Magazine considering Martin the best in the epic fantasy tradition. The Times describes it as an absorbing and exciting read, while the Guardian highlights its ambitious and complex narrative. SFX lauds it as colossal, capturing the intricate dynamics reminiscent of historical periods like the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780006486114

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 53.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 1216

About the Author

George R.R. Martin is the author of fifteen novels and novellas, including five volumes of A Song of Ice and Fire, several collections of short stories, as well as screenplays for television and feature films. Dubbed 'the American Tolkien', George R.R. Martin has won numerous awards including the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. He is an Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, which is based on his A Song of Ice and Fire series. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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