A Game of Thrones, the first book of George R. R. Martin's popular series A Song of Ice and Fire, takes place in a medieval setting of kings and queens, lords and ladies. A struggle for the throne is about to erupt as the current King dies and questions of the rightful heir arise. There are many players in this "game" and an intricate web of politics unfolds as important Houses, like the Starks and Lannisters, get involved and take sides. Meanwhile, overlooked players take part in mystical events outside of the kingdom that will shape the world in later books.
In a field where prolific production is the norm, science fiction and fantasy writer George R. R. Martin has earned an auspicious reputation with a surprisingly small number of works, winning two Nebu...
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