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The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings, Book 3

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The Return of the King

By: J. R.R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Rob Inglis
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Concluding the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the final part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

The armies of the Dark Lord Sauron are massing as his evil shadow spreads ever wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to do battle agains the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring.

The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale of magic and adventure, begun in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, features the definitive audio recording of the complete tale – including Appendix A – all of which is expertly read by Rob Inglis.

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Critic reviews

"An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent." (The Observer)

"Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century." (Sunday Telegraph)

Featured article: Aragorn - a Lord of the Rings character guide


From his time as the ranger Strider to his ascension to King of Gondor, this guide has everything you need to know about the hero Aragorn. Perhaps one of the most mysterious and intriguing characters in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Aragorn is known by many names: Strider, Elessar, Estel, and finally Aragorn II, heir to the throne of Gondor and Arnor. From a shadowy tracker who mysteriously comes to Frodo's aid to an essential member of the Fellowship of the Ring to the long-awaited king who restores harmony and peace to Middle-earth, Aragorn plays many important roles in the fantasy epic. And he has quite an interesting history.

Featured article Aragorn: a Lord of the Rings character guide
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WOW!! Absolutely superb! A truly amazing book, from start to finish. The Lord of the Rings movies, really don't even scratch the surface. This is, without doubt, a masterpiece. Excellently written, and narrated with style.

If you've watched the movies, and think you know what Lord of the Rings is about, think again. Get this book, and you will understand what I mean.

Absolutely brilliant!

One 'Book' To Rule Them All!

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Goes without saying, a fantastic story brilliantly read. Makes time working at my sewing machine speed away.

Tremendous

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I loved these books more than I loved the films. Books always better as the flims gotta cut out parts.

First time listening to the book

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I read this book many years ago well before the hype caused by the wonderful films by Peter Jackson, my only slightly negative obsevation is that when reading the book you can skip passed the many LONG songs but when listening you have to put up with the constant breaking onto song. Saying that though the audible version didn't dissapoint a classic tale thoroughly recommended.

A Classic

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Incredible series, absolute must listen for anyone who enjoys epic stories and worlds.
The reader is passionate and absolutely nails the characters.
If you've got few long journeys I cannot recommend more.

World Building of a Master

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