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Split into two books for the paperback, the third volume in George R.R. Martin's superb and highly acclaimed epic fantasy A Song of Ice and Fire continues the richest, most exotic and mesmerising saga since The Lord of the Rings. The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud, and... read more

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  • Daenerys Targaryen: Daughter of King Aerys Targaryen and Queen Rhaella Targaryen, she was conceived and born during the War of the Usurper. Known as "Stormborn," Danaerys is currently fighting in the Free Cities to battle centuries-old city rule by slavery.
  • Jaime Lannister: Twin to Cersei and brother to Tyrion, he is a knight of the Kingsguard and is often called "The Kingslayer" due to his part in the usurpation of Aerys Targaryen.
  • Tyrion Lannister: A dwarf, a son of Tywin Lannister. His height and appearance are scoffed at (many call him "The Imp") but his cunning and intelligence are difficult to equal.
  • Jon Snow: A sworn brother of the Nights Watch, Jon Snow finds himself struggling with the life he's currently leading with the wildings and the vows that he swore to his brotherhood.
  • Catelyn Stark: Wife of Lord Eddard Stark, daughter of House Tully of Riverrun.
  • Bran Stark: 7 years old. The second to youngest Stark son, he aspires to become a knight.
  • Arya Stark: 9 years old. Youngest daughter of Eddard and Catelyn, she dislikes domestic tasks and feminine pursuits, instead opting for adventure and sword fighting. She is a fiercely cunning and resourceful girl.
  • Sansa Stark: The eldest Stark daughter, she is notably graceful and pretty and admires the Queen's court, excelling at all things ladylike.
  • Samwell Tarly: A sworn Brother of the Night's Watch .
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  • Sohn
  • Schnellwasser
  • Ritter
  • Bruder
  • Frau
  • Dany: Last of the House of Targaryen
  • Robb: King of the North and eldest son of Eddard Stark
  • Feuer
  • Tywin: Head of House Lannister, King of the Hand to Joffrey
  • Blick
  • Mauer
  • Boden
  • Mylady
  • Ende
  • Knie
  • Mädel
  • Volk
  • Jon Schnee
  • Craster: Wilding, lives past the Wall and is a friend to the Night Watch
  • Krieg
  • Norden
  • Dolch
  • Meera: Howland Reed's daughter and oldest child, she accompanies Bran along with her brother Jojen
  • Wein
  • Stirn
  • Stelle
  • Harwin
  • Stein
  • Mance Rayder: A former brother of the Night's Watch, current leader of Free Men
  • Bett
  • Stahl
  • Schulter
  • Herz
  • Bart
  • Wald
  • Freund
  • Junge
  • Seide
  • Halle
  • Winterfell
  • Robert
  • Dann
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The day was grey and bitter cold, and the dogs would not take the scent.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. George R. R. Martin (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Voyager
Country: UK
Publication Date: October 5, 2000
ISBN: 978-0006479901
Page Count: 688

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Reading Level: Adults

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