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Empire of Grass

The Last King of Osten Ard, Book 2

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Empire of Grass

By: Tad Williams
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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Set in Williams' New York Times bestselling fantasy world, the second book of The Last King of Osten Ard returns to the trials of King Simon and Queen Miriamele as threats to their kingdom loom . . .

The kingdoms of Osten Ard have been at peace for decades, but now, the threat of a new war grows to nightmarish proportions.

Simon and Miriamele, royal husband and wife, face danger from every side. Their allies in Hernystir have made a pact with the dreadful Queen of the Norns to allow her armies to cross into mortal lands. The ancient, powerful nation of Nabban is on the verge of bloody civil war, and the fierce nomads of the Thrithings grasslands have begun to mobilize, united by superstitious fervor and their age-old hatred of the city-dwellers. But as the countries and peoples of the High Ward bicker among themselves, battle, bloodshed, and dark magics threaten to pull civilizations to pieces. And over it all looms the mystery of the Witchwood Crown, the deadly puzzle that Simon, Miriamele, and their allies must solve if they wish to survive.

But as the kingdoms of Osten Ard are torn apart by fear and greed, a few individuals will fight for their own lives and destinies-not yet aware that the survival of everything depends on them.

©2018 Robert Paul 'Tad' Williams, published by permission of DAW Books (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Classics Epic Fantasy Fiction Royalty
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"One of my favourite fantasy series." (George R. R. Martin, author of A Game of Thrones)
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Andrew Wincott brings to life dozens upon dozens of characters in this reading, each with their own distinctive accent, cadence and speech patterns.

As ever Williams has crafted a vast and enticing world for us to re-visit - with superb pacing and a wonderful narrative.

Sublime Story, Told by an outstanding Storyteller

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This is a great series and is wonderfully narrated by Andrew Wincott, I can't wait for the next book!

wonderfully narrated

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what's not to love about these books, great story, fab narrator. you get sucked into the world, I cannot wait for the last book to come out.

I'm just sad I have to wait until the next book

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Superb storyline as usual. Can't wait for the final book to be released in October

gripping

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For such a long book this was never anything but entertaining. The narrator is very consistent with characters and truly brings them to life. Unabridged is the only way!

Excellent, thoroughly enjoyed it

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