A Throne of Bones. Volume 1

The first novel in the acclaimed trilogy “Memory, Sorrow and Thorn,” named after three legendary swords. It is the story of Simon—a kitchen boy at the royal castle and an apprentice mage. His fantasies and dreams of great victories and heroic deeds become a shocking reality when his world is torn apart in the fires of civil war—a war fueled by ancient hatred, immortal enemies, and dark sorcery.A new and complete translation of the first novel in the trilogy that made Tad Williams an epic fantasy star.Volume 1 of the two-volume edition of the novel.“Stunning.” — Patrick Rothfuss“Highly recommended. The author draws on a multitude of mythologies to provide the backdrop for his epic, creating a cohesive story seasoned with political intrigue and compelling, engaging characters.” — Library Journal“Readers who enjoy immersing themselves in long, complex epic fantasy stories will be right at home here.” — Locus“The exotic worlds of the Lightlands captivate lovers of fantastical adventures. Tad Williams’s book is a delight, a novel that offers a wonderful escape from the ordinary and the mundane.” — Rave Reviews“This is a book you will want to read in one sitting. No one writes of conflicts and myths better than Tad Williams. He truly creates the races and nations of this world, full of legends, powerful forces, and religions. The characters come alive, and the reader begins to genuinely worry about them, just as they worry about one another.” — The Intergalactic Reporter“From panoramic landscapes and tense, brutal battles to the smallest weaknesses and personal quarrels among the characters, Williams’s writing is engaging and memorable. The characters instantly take root in our minds as living, breathing people, swept up in events beyond their understanding, beyond their world, yet never losing their individuality.” — Amazon