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Description
George R. R. Martin, a writer of unsurpassed vision, power, and imagination, has created a landmark of fantasy fiction. In his widely acclaimed A Game of Thrones , he introduced us to an extraordinary world of wonder, intrigue, and adventure. Now, in the eagerly awaited second volume in this... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Catelyn Stark: Lady of Winterfell, daughter of Riverrun, and mother to King in the North, Robb Stark. She will stop at nothing to protect her five children, or what's left of them.
- Sansa Stark: Eldest daughter of Eddard and Catelyn Stark, she is betrothed to King Joffrey and held hostage in King's Landing. Her dreams of becoming Queen have paled in the light of recent events, instead she desperately seeks a way out.
- Arya Stark: Youngest daughter of Eddard and Catelyn Stark, she is believed dead or lost, last seen in King's Landing. Her ingenuity and cunning are what keep her alive.
- Jon Snow: Lord Stark's bastard son, raised alongside his half brothers and sisters until he was offered a place in the Night's Watch at The Wall.
- Theon Greyjoy: Son and heir to Balon Greyjoy, Lord of the Iron Islands, he was taken by Lord Stark after Balon's Rebellion and raised at Winterfell. His pursuit of glory in the eyes of his father and people blind him to the pitfalls of precipitous action.
- Daenerys Targaryen: Llast heir to the Targaryen Dynasty, and Khaleesi ("Queen") to the Dothraki in the East. She is strong, confident, and wise, and seeks to lead what is left of her people to a new life.
- Stannis Baratheon: Younger brother to King Robert Baratheon, heir to House Baratheon. Though his character is dry and humorless, he determination and stubbornness are legendary. His pursuit of the throne since his brother's death is tireless.
- Renly Baratheon: Add a description of this character.
- Lord Petyr Baelish
- Robb Stark
- Joffrey Baratheon
- Cersei Lannister
- Davos Seaworth
- Melisandre
- Tyrion Lannister
First Sentence
The comet's tail spread across the dawn, a red slash that bled above the crags of Dragonstone like a wound in the pink and purple sky.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 2 in the A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Authors & Contributors
- George R. R. Martin (Author)
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