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Time of Contempt

Collector's Hardback Edition: Book 4
Series: The Witcher
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Time of Contempt by Andrzej Sapkowski is a fantasy novel that continues the tale of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher who navigates a world brimming with political intrigue, magical conflicts, and shifting alliances. As tensions rise between the northern kingdoms and the Nilfgaardian Empire, Geralt grapples with his protector role, especially over Ciri, a young girl with a secret lineage. The story unfolds amidst power struggles and magical mysteries, leading to unpredictably dangerous consequences.
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Time of Contempt

The second novel in the New York Times bestselling Witcher series that inspired the #1 most watched Netflix show of 2019 and the blockbuster Witcher video games

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The adventures of Geralt the Witcher continue in this second novel in the bestselling Witcher series that inspired the Netflix show and video games. Now in a brand-new hardcover edition, this is the ultimate way to experience the epic story of the Witcher.

The kings and armies are manoeuvring for position, each fearing invasion from across the river, each fearing their neighbours more. Intrigue, dissent and rebellion fester on all sides.

After decades of oppression, the elves and other races are fighting each other and attacking the humansβ€”and with growing numbers preparing for battle, the threat of all-out war looms ever greater.

Against this backdrop of fear, Geralt and Yennefer must protect Ciri, the orphaned heir who is sought by all sides. For the child of prophecy has the power to change the worldβ€”if she lives to use it.

Time of Contempt is translated by David French.

Series: The Witcher

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399611091

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Contributors:

  • Translated by David French

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 637g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Andrzej Sapkowski was born in 1948 in Poland. He studied economy and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about the Witcher Geralt of Rivia turned him into a bestselling writer and he is now one of Poland's most famous and successful authors, selling more in his own country than Stephen King or Michael Crichton.

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