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George R.R. Martin, The Origins of the Saga

"This is the comprehensive guide to all things Game of Thrones and beyond. From the prehistory to the coming of the First Men, through the reign of the Targaryen kings and Robert's Rebellion, this guide--co-written by George R.R. Martin and the immensely knowledgeable founders and keepers of the www.westeros.org site--will tell series readers old and new all they might want to know about the history and culture of W…

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George R.R. Martin: Chronicles of the Knight Errant

Whether he jousts or fights, the knight-errant has no ties other than those of his heart, no other code than that of honor. He praises his services to noble causes and defends the oppressed. A line of conduct that Ser Arlan of Pennytree has always followed, and which he strived to instill in his squire, Dunk. But the latter's meeting with a strange boy who calls himself The Egg, the future Aegon Targaryen, will chan…

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George R.R. Martin: Fire and Blood

Fire and Blood, the novel behind the original TV series "House of the Dragon". "At its zenith, Valyria was the greatest city in the known world, the center of civilization. Within its shining walls, twice twenty rival houses vied for power and glory, at court and council, rising and falling in an endless, subtle and often fierce struggle for dominance. The Targaryens were far from the mightiest dragonlords, and thei…

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Harry Potter, Volume 1: The Philosopher's Stone

On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter, an orphan raised by an uncle and aunt who hate him, sees his life turned upside down. A giant comes to pick him up to take him to Hogwarts, a school of witchcraft! Flying on a broom, casting spells, fighting trolls: Harry Potter proves to be a gifted wizard. But a mystery surrounds his birth and the terrible V..., the mage whose name no one dares to pronounce. Friendship, surp…

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Harry Potter, Volume 3: The Prisoner of Azkaban

Sirius Black, the dangerous criminal who escaped from the Azkaban fortress, is looking for Harry Potter. It is therefore under guard that the apprentice sorcerer makes his third return to school. On the program: divination lessons, making a Shrinking potion, training hippogriffs... But is Harry really safe from the danger that threatens him? The third volume of the Harry Potter adventures will take you into a whirlw…

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Harry Potter, Volume 4: Goblet of Fire

After a horrible summer with the Dursleys, Harry Potter enters his fourth year at Hogwarts. At fourteen, he would simply like to be a young wizard like the others, reunite with his friends Ron and Hermione, attend the Quidditch World Cup with them, learn new spells and try unknown potions. Big news awaits him upon his arrival - the holding at Hogwarts of a magic tournament between the most famous schools of witchcra…

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Harry Potter, Volume 5: Order of the Phoenix

At fifteen, Harry enters his fifth year at Hogwarts, but he has never been so anxious. Adolescence, the prospect of exams and those strange nightmares... Because He-Whose-Name-Must-Not-Pronounce is back. The Ministry of Magic seems not to take this threat seriously, unlike Dumbledore. Resistance is then organized around Harry who will have to count on the courage and loyalty of his lifelong friends... Of rare inv…

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Harry Potter, Volume 6: The Half-Blood Prince

In an increasingly worrying world, Harry prepares to find Ron and Hermione. Soon, it will be back to school at Hogwarts, with the other sixth year students. But why does Dumbledore come in person to pick Harry up from the Dursleys? What extraordinary journeys into the heart of memory will he take him on? Emotion, humor, art of suspense... J.K. Rowling reveals in this sixth volume the fascinating complexity of the un…

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Harry Potter, Volume 7: The Deathly Hallows

This year, Harry is seventeen and is not returning to Hogwarts. With Ron and Hermione, he devotes himself to the last mission entrusted by Dumbledore. But the Dark Lord reigns supreme. Hunted, the three faithful friends are forced into hiding. From trials to revelations, Harry's courage, choices and sacrifices will be decisive in the fight against the forces of Evil. With the outcome of the heroic story of Harry Pot…

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Heroes of Olympus, Volume 1: The Lost Hero

When Jason, Piper and Leo arrive at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what awaits them. Apparently, this would be the only place where the children of the Greek gods would be safe. Because Jason is the son of Zeus, Piper the daughter of Athena and Leo, son of Hephaestus...They were chosen for a very dangerous quest for inexperienced demigods. Their mission? Free Hera, the queen of the Gods, victim of a terrible cur…

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Heroes of Olympus, Volume 2: The Son of Neptune

The goddess Gaia is preparing to raise the army of Giants, recalled from Styx, to bring chaos to the world. Faced with such a threat, all the demigods must unite... At Camp Jupiter, two young Romans are designated for this desperate quest: Hazel Levesque, daughter of Pluto, and Frank Zhang, a descendant of the Argonauts. But the ancient prophecy speaks of a trio. And it is a Greek demigod, with a well-known name, wh…

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Heroes of Olympus, Volume 3: The Mark of Athena

Annabeth, Athena's daughter, is about to reunite with her friend Percy Jackson. As she approaches the Roman camp, she has only one fear: what if Percy had changed? What if these months of captivity had made him a Roman? Worse, what if he had forgotten her? But a terrible prophecy will soon unite the Greek and Roman demigods: it announces that seven of them will have to find and close the Gates of Death. An…

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Heroes of Olympus, Volume 4: The House of Hades

Annabeth and Percy are prisoners in the Underworld, on the Tartarus side, facing a thousand monsters. The five other demigods - Jason, Piper, Hazel, Frank, Leo - bury their disagreements and unite to find the entrance to the Gates, on the mortal side. Their mission: seal the Underworld and defeat the armies of Gaia. But victory will have a price... Percy and Annabeth would remain locked in the unwelcoming House of H…

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Heroes of Olympus, Volume 5: The Blood of Olympus

While the Greek and Roman members of the Argo II crew have made progress in their various quests, they still do not seem ready to defeat Mother Earth, Gaia. Its giants have risen – all of them, and they are stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, the time when Gaia planned to sacrifice two demigods in Athens. She needs their blood – the blood of Olympus – in order to wake up. The demigods …

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J. K. Rowling: Quidditch Through the Ages

If you've ever wondered about the origin of the Snitch, how the Bludgers came to be, or why the Wigtown Wanderers wear the image of a butcher's knife on their robes, you need to read Quidditch Through the Ages. This edition is an exact reproduction of the volume kept in the Hogwarts library where it is consulted almost daily by Quidditch fanatics.

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J. K. Rowling: The Tales of Beedle the Bard

The Tales of Beedle the Bard are the five fairy tales that rock the childhood of young wizards. Each of his tales has a particular magic that will enchant readers and make them laugh or shiver in turn. The fascinating and mischievous comments of Professor Albus Dumbledore which accompany each story will be appreciated by wizards and Muggles alike. The Professor gives many keys and reveals, at the same time, ma…

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J. R. R. Tolkien: Beren and Lúthien

Discover the love story that gave birth to the world of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit! Thousands of years before Aragorn and Arwen, a man and an Elf attempt to experience a forbidden love and embark on the most formidable adventure in Middle-earth: taking back a treasure, the Silmaril, from the terrible god Morgoth. By crossing a thousand perils towards his fortress, the Elf Lúthien shows us that the greatest of …

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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Children of Hurin

“Thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth was plagued by struggles between Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, and the Elves, allied with Men. It is against Túrin and Niënor, the children of Húrin, that Morgoth will launch a terrible curse, forcing them to an unhappy and wandering life, to take revenge on the hero who dared to defy him. The Children of Húrin, a work undertaken by Tolkien during the Fi…

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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Fall of Gondolin

Follow Tuor into the hidden paths of the city of Gondolin, built by the Elves to escape the god Morgoth, as their prideful blindness and Meglin's betrayal threaten to destroy it. When Morgoth launches his armies led by dragons and Balrogs, the last hope may lie with the child born of Tuor and the Elf Idril. Illustrated by Alan Lee, this book contains successive versions of the story of Gondolin presented by Christop…

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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Fellowship of the Ring

In a peaceful Shire village, young Frodo is about to receive a gift that will change his life forever: the Ring of Power. Forged by Sauron in the heart of Fire Mountain, the Ring was believed lost since a man tore it from the Dark Lord before chasing him out of the world. Now dark omens once again stalk Middle-earth, evil creatures multiply, and in the Mist Mountains Orcs stalk the Dwarves. The enemy wants to recove…

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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Return of the King

As Sauron's armies gather and his evil shadow extends ever deeper into Middle-earth, Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents join forces to fight against the Darkness. Gandalf, for his part, develops a desperate strategy to triumph over evil. Mordor has armed itself, its evil creatures have multiplied, the response is being prepared. If the Ring falls into the hands of the Dark Lord, who can stop him? All hopes rest on Frodo a…

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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Two Towers

The Brotherhood of the Ring continues its journey to Fire Mountain where the One Ring was forged, and where Frodo is tasked with destroying it. This terrible quest is strewn with pitfalls: Gandalf has disappeared in the Mines of Moria and Boromir has succumbed to the power of the Ring. Frodo and Sam escaped to continue their journey to the heart of Mordor. Now they walk alone in the desolation that surrounds Sauron'…

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J. R. R. Tolkien: Unfinished Tales and Legends

Texts by J. R. R. Tolkien remaining unfinished and collated by his son Christopher, interesting for understanding the cycle of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Silmarillion". Contains, among other things, the story of Celeborn and Galadriel, that of the Istari, a description of Nùmenor and the Palantiri, a prose version of the History of the Children of Hùrin and an episode from the life of Tuor.

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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Hobbit

The hobbit Bilbo Bessac leads a quiet life, without much ambition, rarely venturing beyond his home in Cul-de-Sac. His existence is suddenly disrupted by the arrival of the magician Gandalf who, accompanied by thirteen dwarves, takes him on a long and improbable journey towards the Lonely Mountain. Their plan is to steal the treasure of Smaug the Mighty, an enormous and very dangerous dragon... Published in 1937, th…

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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Silmarillion

The First Days of the World are barely drawing to a close when Fëanor, the most gifted of the elves, creates the three Silmarils. These jewels contain the precious Light of the Two Trees of Valinor. Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, who inhabits Middle-earth, then decides to steal the Silmarils to set them on his crown before taking refuge in the fortress of Angband. Following this theft, the elves confront the Dark Lor…

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Percy Jackson, Volume 1: The Lightning Thief

The phenomenon series by the master of mythology Percy Jackson is not a high school student like any other. His history teacher is actually a terrible mythological monster! And the gods of Mount Olympus enter his life, here and now, in the middle of New York. They accuse him of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt. In this succession of disasters, there is only one piece of good news: Percy is gradually discovering extraor…

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Percy Jackson, Volume 2: Sea of Monsters

A year ago, Percy Jackson discovered that characters from Greek mythology existed, and that he was the son of Poseidon. But the Half-Blood Colony can no longer guarantee the safety of the demigod children: its defenses are weakening because Thalia's tree has been poisoned. The cure: the Golden Fleece, held by the Cyclops Polyphemus. In order to reach Polyphemus Island, Percy and his friends will have to navigate the…

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Percy Jackson, Volume 3: The Fate of the Titan

The monsters are always determined to kill the demigods. Percy and his friends Annabeth, Grover and Thalia find themselves facing a horrible manticore. Their lives are only saved thanks to the intervention of the goddess Artemis and her Huntresses. But, when Annabeth and then Artemis disappear, a new quest strewn with pitfalls awaits: Percy will have to be more wary than ever of the manipulations and traps of Cronus…

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Percy Jackson, Volume 4: The Battle of the Labyrinth

The Half-Blood colony is in grave danger! Percy's refuge is about to be invaded by the fearsome Kronos and his army of monsters. Are they planning to go through the famous Daedalus labyrinth? Percy and his friends must find Daedalus before that happens, but a series of trials will hinder their mission, involving a dragon, Sphinxes, an enchanted island? as the final battle draws near.“Is Percy Jackson's fourth and…

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Percy Jackson, Volume 5: The Last Olympian

In preparation for the final battle against Kronos' army, Percy and his friends spent the year building an army of young demigods. However, they know that their chances are slim against the formidable Titans. And time is running out for Percy: soon, he will be sixteen years old and the prophecy will come true, he will have to make a decision putting the fate of the entire world in his hands. But beware of misleading…

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The Witcher, Volume 2: The Sword of Providence

An international bestseller: David Gemmell Legend Award 2009 for Best Fantasy Novel. Geralt of Rivia is not done with his wandering life as a monster slayer. Faithful to the rules of the cursed corporation of witchers, Geralt assumes his mission without failing in a hostile and corrupt world that leaves no room for hope. But the meeting with little Ciri, the Chosen Child, will give new meaning to the existence of th…

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The Witcher, Volume 3: Blood of the Elves

An international bestseller: David Gemmell Legend Award 2009 for Best Fantasy Novel. The kingdom of Cintra has been completely destroyed. Only little princess Ciri survived. As she tries to flee the capital, she crosses paths with Geralt of Rivia. Sensing exceptional gifts in the child, he leads her to Kaer Morhen, the witchers' lair. Initiated into the magical arts, Ciri quickly reveals her true nature and the exte…

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The Witcher, Volume 4: Time of Contempt

The time is no longer for cordial understanding between kings and magicians. In the witcher's country, something is brewing that will turn into a tragedy. Young Ciri, raised to become a witcher, finds herself at the heart of rivalries. What do we expect of her? What is his destiny? The general assembly of magicians will reveal the intrigues and reveal the traitors. What will happen to Ciri, the object of all desire?…

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The Witcher, Volume 5: The Baptism of Fire

Will the child of destiny manage to escape to help her friends? This is what the fifth and final volume of the Witcher saga reveals to us by taking us on a journey through time and space. The Witcher was seriously injured during the last assembly of magicians. Treated by the dryads, he learns that Ciri has been kidnapped and that she is to become the wife of the Emperor of Nilfgaard. He rushes to her aid without a s…

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The Witcher, Volume 6: The Swallow's Tower

Convinced that Ciri is preparing to marry the Emperor of Nilfgaard, the witcher continues his journey south. But this journey is long and dangerous, because many enemies stand before him. While traitors are revealed and plots break out, doubts about Ciri's true destiny haunt everyone's minds. Especially since she is in the hands of a monstrous bounty hunter...

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The Witcher, Volume 7: The Lady of the Lake

The destinies of Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri took different paths. While Yennefer is held prisoner, Geralt spends the entire winter in a very pleasant way in Toussaint, the principality of fairy tales. There, the magician Fringilla deploys her charms to keep the witcher there as long as possible. As for Ciri, she was projected into a parallel world by entering the Swallow Tower to escape her tormentor. Restrained by t…

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The Witcher, Volume 8: The Season of Storms

THE SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE VIDEO GAME! We stole the famous Witcher swords! And he needs it more than ever: a palace intrigue is brewing and the Prince of Kerack has requested Geralt's help. But the latter will have to thwart the maneuvers of a beautiful and mysterious red-haired magician before setting off in search of her thief. Fortunately, his faithful bard companion Dandelion will be of great help to him, as wil…

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The Witcher, Volume 9: The Crow's Crossroads

You are not born a witcher. We become one.Before being known as the White Wolf or the Butcher of Blaviken, Geralt of Rivia was a young witcher trained in Kaer Morhen, taking his first steps in a world incapable of understanding or accepting those of his kind. When an act of naive heroism goes wrong, Geralt is only saved from the rope by Preston Holt, a witcher with a mysterious past and secret motivations. Under his…

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Percy Jackson, Volume 7: The Three-Faced Goddess

To get a second letter of recommendation, Percy agrees to look after the animals of the goddess Hecate. When the creatures escape into New York and his mansion is devastated, Percy, Annabeth and Grover have only seventy-two hours to repair the damage.

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Percy Jackson, Volume 6: The Chalice of the Gods

Percy hopes to get into the University of Mount Olympus, but first he needs to obtain three letters of recommendation from God. His first mission is to find the stolen chalice of Ganymede before the other gods discover his disappearance. Annabeth and Grover take up the quest with him.

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Fantastic Beasts, Volume 3: Dumbledore's Secrets

Unable to directly confront Grindelwald, Albus Dumbledore entrusts Norbert Scamander and his allies with a mission intended to counter his rise. This third scenario takes the group into the heart of a global conflict and reveals several secrets from Dumbledore's past.

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Fantastic Beasts, Volume 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald

After his escape, Gellert Grindelwald gathers followers to enforce wizard domination over non-magicals. Albus Dumbledore asks Norbert Scamander to help him foil his plans. The work presents the full text of the second film.

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Book 2016

Fantastic Beasts, Volume 1

In 1926, magizoologist Norbert Scamander arrived in New York with a suitcase full of magical creatures. When several of them escape, he finds himself embroiled in a crisis that threatens to expose the wizarding world. The book reproduces the complete screenplay of the film.

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Book 2007

The Witcher, Volume 1: The Last Wish

An international bestseller: David Gemmell Legend Award 2009 for Best Fantasy Novel. Geralt of Rivia is a disturbing man, a mutant who became the perfect assassin thanks to magic and long training. In these dark times, ogres, ghouls and vampires abound, and magicians are expert manipulators. Against these threats, you need a hitman up to the task, and Geralt is more than a warrior or a mage. He's a witcher. During h…

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Book 2005

Game of Thrones (Complete), Volume 4

Lady Brienne, known as the Maid of Tarth, continues the desperate quest with which Jaime Lannister charged her. Accompanied by Septon Meribal, Podrick, her faithful squire, and Ser Hyle, she tirelessly surveys the kingdom in search of Sansa Stark. But in the absence of the daughter, it is the mother, Catelyn, that she will find... or at least what is left of her. Because Sansa, since the regicide in which she was in…

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Book 2004

Game of Thrones (Complete), Volume 5

Tyrion Lannister, a prominent member of the family ruling Westeros, never imagined he would one day be reduced to playing a buffoon. Captured by slavers during the crossing that would bring him to Meereen, then sold to a rich merchant, he must learn to master the difficult art of jousting on the back of a pig to ensure his own survival. But no matter the manner, all that matters is the result: if it takes this to at…

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Book 2001

J. K. Rowling: Fantastic Beasts: Life and Habitat

It is rare that a wizarding house does not have a copy of Fantastic Beasts in its library. From now on the Muggles will in turn have the opportunity to learn where the Quintaped lives, what the Puffskein eats and why it is better not to leave a saucer of milk intended for a Knarl in the garden...

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Book 2000

Game of Thrones (Complete), Volume 3

In this third complete, George R.R. Martin continues to draw us into a fabulous world where the families of his heroes branch out into the heart of regions, each more mysterious than the next: caves, hollow hills, hamlets of leaves, impregnable fortresses. Here also enter the scene of terrifying monsters, slaves of evil forces who have only one goal on earth: to eradicate all traces of humanity. Odious mutilations, …

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Book 1999

Harry Potter, Volume 2: Chamber of Secrets

"A shattering return to school in a flying car, a strange curse that falls on the students... this new year at the wizarding school does not promise to be easy! Between magic potions classes, Quidditch matches and bad spell fights, will Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione find the time to unravel the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets?"--Back cover.

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Book 1998

Game of Thrones (Complete), Volume 1

Once upon a time, lost in the distant past, the kingdom of the Seven Kingdoms... In those times shrouded in mist, when the good season could last for years, the bad for a lifetime, alarming omens multiplied one day. North of the Wall which protected the kingdom, dark forces suddenly gathered; in the south, the established order tottered, lust and incest, murder and corruption, cowardice and lies inexorably surrounde…

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Game of Thrones (Complete), Volume 2

The kingdom of the Seven Kingdoms is torn apart as several claimants claim the Iron Throne. Beyond the Wall, an ancient threat awakens. This complete collection brings together the French volumes The Battle of the Kings, The Evil Shadow and The Invincible Fortress.

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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Book of Lost Tales

These tales from the writer's youth (1916-1917) will be of particular interest to those who are familiar with his work. [SDM].

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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings (Complete)

Frodo Baggins inherits the One Ring, the instrument of power forged by Sauron. Accompanied by his allies, he must cross Middle-earth to destroy it in the flames of the Mountain of Destiny. This edition brings together the entire novel in Daniel Lauzon's translation.

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