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'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FANTASY SERIES' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN 'GROUND-BREAKING' PATRICK ROTHFUSS 'TAD WILLIAMS IS A MASTER STORYTELLER' BRANDON SANDERSON 'AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ANY SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY LIBRARY' CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI 'Old cities and old stories were now part of his very life. It was strange how the future seemed tied inseparably to the past, so that both revolved through the present, like a great wheel.' Following a brutal civil war, it is a time of darkness and dread for the realm of Osten Ard. The wild magic and terrifying minions of the undead Sithi ruler, Ineluki the Storm King, are spreading their seemingly undefeatable evil across the kingdom. With the very land blighted by the power of Ineluki's wrath, the tattered remnants of a once-proud human army flee in search of a last sanctuary and rallying point - the Stone of Farewell, a place shrouded in mystery and ancient sorrow. As Prince Josua seeks to rally his scattered forces, Simon and the surviving members of the League of the Scroll are desperately struggling to discover the truth behind an almost-forgotten legend, which will take them from the fallen citadels of man to the secret heartland of the Sithi - where near-immortals must at last decide whether to ally with the race of men in a final war against those of their own blood. In Stone of Farewell, Tad Williams sets his characters against impossible odds and proves that the beloved, internationally-bestselling The Dragonbone Chair was no fluke, but one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time. READERS LOVE STONE OF FAREWELL Lovable characters, detailed world-building, and beautiful prose remain strong as the main highlights of this sequel for me. The Dragonbone Chair ended on such a note that I just did.not.have.the.time to think about a decent review. I simply had to know what happened next. Beautiful, slow burn fantasy. Tad Williams is a wordsmith! Such a great second book in a series. I felt completely immersed in the story and invested in the characters. It might be a slow unravelling, but it is a very satisfying one. The worldbuilding is tremendous. Our view of the world expands and its full of magnificent places, people and their stories. Especially the various subraces of the elvenkind are awesome. I personally rank Osten Ard as one of my favourite fantasy world . . . I would recommend everyone to give this series a try. WORLD OF OSTEN ARD READING ORDER Memory, Sorrow and Thorn The Dragonbone Chair Stone of Farewell To Green Angel Tower Bridge Novel The Heart of What Was Lost Set immediately after the events of To Green Angel Tower. The Last King of Osten Ard The Witchwood Crown Empire of Grass Into the Narrowdark The Navigator's Children Prequel Brothers of the Wind A standalone prequel set centuries earlier, focusing on Hakatri and Ineluki. New Osten Ard Novel The Splintered Sun A new Osten Ard story set 300 years before the events of The Dragonbone Chair.

'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FANTASY SERIES' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN 'GROUND-BREAKING' PATRICK ROTHFUSS 'TAD WILLIAMS IS A MASTER STORYTELLER' BRANDON SANDERSON 'AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ANY SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY LIBRARY' CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI 'Old cities and old stories were now part of his very life. It was strange how the future seemed tied inseparably to the past, so that both revolved through the present, like a great wheel.' Following a brutal civil war, it is a time of darkness and dread for the realm of Osten Ard. The wild magic and terrifying minions of the undead Sithi ruler, Ineluki the Storm King, are spreading their seemingly undefeatable evil across the kingdom. With the very land blighted by the power of Ineluki's wrath, the tattered remnants of a once-proud human army flee in search of a last sanctuary and rallying point - the Stone of Farewell, a place shrouded in mystery and ancient sorrow. As Prince Josua seeks to rally his scattered forces, Simon and the surviving members of the League of the Scroll are desperately struggling to discover the truth behind an almost-forgotten legend, which will take them from the fallen citadels of man to the secret heartland of the Sithi - where near-immortals must at last decide whether to ally with the race of men in a final war against those of their own blood. In Stone of Farewell, Tad Williams sets his characters against impossible odds and proves that the beloved, internationally-bestselling The Dragonbone Chair was no fluke, but one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time. READERS LOVE STONE OF FAREWELL Lovable characters, detailed world-building, and beautiful prose remain strong as the main highlights of this sequel for me. The Dragonbone Chair ended on such a note that I just did.not.have.the.time to think about a decent review. I simply had to know what happened next. Beautiful, slow burn fantasy. Tad Williams is a wordsmith! Such a great second book in a series. I felt completely immersed in the story and invested in the characters. It might be a slow unravelling, but it is a very satisfying one. The worldbuilding is tremendous. Our view of the world expands and its full of magnificent places, people and their stories. Especially the various subraces of the elvenkind are awesome. I personally rank Osten Ard as one of my favourite fantasy world . . . I would recommend everyone to give this series a try. WORLD OF OSTEN ARD READING ORDER Memory, Sorrow and Thorn The Dragonbone Chair Stone of Farewell To Green Angel Tower Bridge Novel The Heart of What Was Lost Set immediately after the events of To Green Angel Tower. The Last King of Osten Ard The Witchwood Crown Empire of Grass Into the Narrowdark The Navigator's Children Prequel Brothers of the Wind A standalone prequel set centuries earlier, focusing on Hakatri and Ineluki. New Osten Ard Novel The Splintered Sun A new Osten Ard story set 300 years before the events of The Dragonbone Chair.

'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FANTASY SERIES' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN 'GROUND-BREAKING' PATRICK ROTHFUSS 'TAD WILLIAMS IS A MASTER STORYTELLER' BRANDON SANDERSON ' AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ANY SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY LIBRARY' CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI "To fight a war, you must believe it can accomplish something. We fight this one to save John's kingdom, or perhaps even to save all of mankind... but isn't that what we always think? That all wars are useless-except the one we're fighting now?" As the Storm King's power grows and the boundaries of time begin to blur, the loyal allies of Prince Josua struggle to rally their forces at the Stone of Farewell. There, too, Simon and the surviving members of the League of the Scroll have gathered for a desperate attempt to unravel mysteries from the forgotten past. The key to their victory lies in finding the third sword of legend, Memory - but the sword has been lost for ages. Lost, that is, until Simon Snowlock realises that he knows exactly where the sword is and how to recover it. The only problem: an undead army, bolstered by powerful magic, lies between him and his destination. It will take every ounce of Simon's courage and intelligence to journey to and then recover the great sword Memory and bring peace to Osten Ard. If Simon's quest is to have any hope, Josua must move against the Storm King himself - a journey that will take him across endless seas, through ancient forests and into the stronghold of the Storm King himself. To Green Angel Tower is the astonishing conclusion to the landmark fantasy saga, Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn that has captured the heart of readers and authors alike. Don 't miss the sequel trilogy, The Last King of Osten Ard, beginning with The Witchwood Crown! AN ENDING READERS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT A sweeping epic that provided a fitting, exciting, and enjoyable conclusion to a wonderful trilogy. I am really looking forward to reading more of Tad Williams' books, especially those set in Osten Ard! To Green Angel Tower is a towering achievement in epic fantasy, a triumph of storytelling. Tad Williams delivers a stunning conclusion that pulls all the threads together into something deeply satisfying. It's all you can ask for of an epic fantasy. Masterpiece. A conclusion that defined a generation of fantasy readers. fantastic. It's my favourite in the series and wraps up very nicely. It's understandable why so many current fantasy authors are inspired by this work. Truly amazing. Can't wait to continue my adventures in Osten Ard!! WORLD OF OSTEN ARD READING ORDER Memory, Sorrow and Thorn The Dragonbone Chair Stone of Farewell To Green Angel Tower Bridge Novel The Heart of What Was Lost Set immediately after the events of To Green Angel Tower. The Last King of Osten Ard The Witchwood Crown Empire of Grass Into the Narrowdark The Navigator's Children Prequel Brothers of the Wind A standalone prequel set centuries earlier, focusing on Hakatri and Ineluki. New Osten Ard Novel The Splintered Sun A new Osten Ard story set 300 years before the events of The Dragonbone Chair.

'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FANTASY SERIES' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN 'GROUND-BREAKING' PATRICK ROTHFUSS 'TAD WILLIAMS IS A MASTER STORYTELLER' BRANDON SANDERSON 'AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ANY SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY LIBRARY' CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI "But remember this lesson, Simon, one fit for kings. . .or the sons of kings. Nothing is without cost. There is a price to all power, and it is not always obvious." Kitchen-boy Simon is bored and restless - a dangerous combination. It seems, however, that his life has just taken a turn for the better when he's apprenticed to his castle's resident wizard. As Simon's learning to read and write under Doctor Morgenes' tutelage, forces greater than he could possibly imagine are gathering. Forces which will change Simon's life and his world forever. A war fuelled by the powers of dark sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard. With the death of Prester John, the High King, the land is thrown into turmoil. Into this chaos the Storm King, the undead ruler of the elf-like Sithi, seizes the chance to regain his lost realm through a pact with the newly ascended king. Knowing the consequences of this bargain, the king's younger brother joins with a small, scattered group of scholars, the League of the Scroll, to confront the danger threatening Osten Ard. As darkness descends, Simon is forced to flee the only home he has ever known, a journey which will test him beyond his worst nightmares. With The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams introduced readers to the incredible fantasy world of Osten Ard and kicked off the beloved, internationally bestselling series Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn. READERS LOVE TAD WILLIAMS 'This series was a direct inspiration for A Song Of Ice And Fire (indeed, two characters are even referenced in passing in that series), and in all honesty, Memory, Sorrow and Thorn is infinitely superior.' 'A thoroughly well written and enjoyable first instalment in what promises to be a classic tale of sword and sorcery.' 'Brilliant, a writer who always delivers. Outstanding, the very best in his class!' 'A great first instalment in a superb series [. . .] Highly recommended to those who love the likes of Raymond E. Feist, George R.R Martin and Ursula Le Guin.' 'No one like Tad Williams for me. Gripping from start to finish. Epic.' 'This is classic fantasy at its very best.' 'I don't know how this book evaded me for so long but Usires be praised it was an excellent read. A slow burn for the first half and then an utter thrill fest until the very last sentence. Read this book, read it now.' WORLD OF OSTEN ARD READING ORDER Memory, Sorrow and Thorn The Dragonbone Chair Stone of Farewell To Green Angel Tower Bridge Novel The Heart of What Was Lost Set immediately after the events of To Green Angel Tower. The Last King of Osten Ard The Witchwood Crown Empire of Grass Into the Narrowdark The Navigator's Children Prequel Brothers of the Wind A standalone prequel set centuries earlier, focusing on Hakatri and Ineluki. New Osten Ard Novel The Splintered Sun A new Osten Ard story set 300 years before the events of The Dragonbone Chair.

The Mole had been working very hard all the morning, spring-cleaning his little home. First with brooms, then with dusters; then on ladders and steps and chairs, with a brush and a pail of whitewash; till he had dust in his throat and eyes, and splashes of whitewash all over his black fur, and an aching back and weary arms. Spring was moving in the air above and in the earth below and around him, penetrating even his dark and lowly little house with its spirit of divine discontent and longing. It was small wonder, then, that he suddenly flung down his brush on the floor, said 'Bother!' and 'O blow!' and also 'Hang spring-cleaning!' and bolted out of the house without even waiting to put on his coat. Something up above was calling him imperiously, and he made for the steep little tunnel which answered in his case to the gavelled carriage-drive owned by animals whose residences are nearer to the sun and air. So he scraped and scratched and scrabbled and scrooged and then he scrooged again and scrabbled and scratched and scraped, working busily with his little paws and muttering to himself, 'Up we go! Up we go!' till at last, pop! his snout came out into the sunlight, and he found himself rolling in the warm grass of a great meadow. 'This is fine!' he said to himself. 'This is better than whitewashing!' The sunshine struck hot on his fur, soft breezes caressed his heated brow, and after the seclusion of the cellarage he had lived in so long the carol of happy birds fell on his dulled hearing almost like a shout. Jumping off all his four legs at once, in the joy of living and the delight of spring without its cleaning, he pursued his way across the meadow till he reached the hedge on the further side. 'Hold up!' said an elderly rabbit at the gap. 'Sixpence for the privilege of passing by the private road!' He was bowled over in an instant by the impatient and contemptuous Mole, who trotted along the side of the hedge chaffing the other rabbits as they peeped hurriedly from their holes to see what the row was about. 'Onion-sauce! Onion-sauce!' he remarked jeeringly, and was gone before they could think of a thoroughly satisfactory reply. Then they all started grumbling at each other. 'How STUPID you are! Why didn't you tell him——' 'Well, why didn't YOU say——' 'You might have reminded him——' and so on, in the usual way; but, of course, it was then much too late, as is always the case. It all seemed too good to be true. Hither and thither through the meadows he rambled busily, along the hedgerows, across the copses, finding everywhere birds building, flowers budding, leaves thrusting—everything happy, and progressive, and occupied. And instead of having an uneasy conscience pricking him and whispering 'whitewash!' he somehow could only feel how jolly it was to be the only idle dog among all these busy citizens. After all, the best part of a holiday is perhaps not so much to be resting yourself, as to see all the other fellows busy working.

'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FANTASY SERIES' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN 'GROUND-BREAKING' PATRICK ROTHFUSS 'TAD WILLIAMS IS A MASTER STORYTELLER' BRANDON SANDERSON 'AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ANY SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY LIBRARY' CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI 'Old cities and old stories were now part of his very life. It was strange how the future seemed tied inseparably to the past, so that both revolved through the present, like a great wheel.' Following a brutal civil war, it is a time of darkness and dread for the realm of Osten Ard. The wild magic and terrifying minions of the undead Sithi ruler, Ineluki the Storm King, are spreading their seemingly undefeatable evil across the kingdom. With the very land blighted by the power of Ineluki's wrath, the tattered remnants of a once-proud human army flee in search of a last sanctuary and rallying point - the Stone of Farewell, a place shrouded in mystery and ancient sorrow. As Prince Josua seeks to rally his scattered forces, Simon and the surviving members of the League of the Scroll are desperately struggling to discover the truth behind an almost-forgotten legend, which will take them from the fallen citadels of man to the secret heartland of the Sithi - where near-immortals must at last decide whether to ally with the race of men in a final war against those of their own blood. In Stone of Farewell, Tad Williams sets his characters against impossible odds and proves that the beloved, internationally-bestselling The Dragonbone Chair was no fluke, but one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time. READERS LOVE STONE OF FAREWELL Lovable characters, detailed world-building, and beautiful prose remain strong as the main highlights of this sequel for me. The Dragonbone Chair ended on such a note that I just did.not.have.the.time to think about a decent review. I simply had to know what happened next. Beautiful, slow burn fantasy. Tad Williams is a wordsmith! Such a great second book in a series. I felt completely immersed in the story and invested in the characters. It might be a slow unravelling, but it is a very satisfying one. The worldbuilding is tremendous. Our view of the world expands and its full of magnificent places, people and their stories. Especially the various subraces of the elvenkind are awesome. I personally rank Osten Ard as one of my favourite fantasy world . . . I would recommend everyone to give this series a try. WORLD OF OSTEN ARD READING ORDER Memory, Sorrow and Thorn The Dragonbone Chair Stone of Farewell To Green Angel Tower Bridge Novel The Heart of What Was Lost Set immediately after the events of To Green Angel Tower. The Last King of Osten Ard The Witchwood Crown Empire of Grass Into the Narrowdark The Navigator's Children Prequel Brothers of the Wind A standalone prequel set centuries earlier, focusing on Hakatri and Ineluki. New Osten Ard Novel The Splintered Sun A new Osten Ard story set 300 years before the events of The Dragonbone Chair.