The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, Book 3)

(Hardback, Special Collectors edition)

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Special unjacketed hardback edition of the final part of J.R.R. Tolkiens epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with silver foil and the iconic maps appearing in red and black as endpapers.
The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents.

Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Smagol Gollum, still obsessed by his preciouss. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive in the hands of the orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.

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Extraordinarily imaginative, and wholly exciting
The Times

The story itself is superb
Observer

A most remarkable feat
Guardian

Masterpiece Oh yes
Evening Standard

An astonishing imaginative tour de force
Daily Telegraph

Author Bio

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.