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The Heart of What Was Lost

The Heart of What Was Lost

Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
272
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

In the wake of a devastating war, Duke Isgrimnur leads a weary army into the frozen north to hunt down the retreating Norn survivors. This bridge between the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series and the Last King of Osten Ard explores the brutal cost of victory and the perspective of those usually seen as monsters. It is a grim look at the immediate aftermath of a world-shaking conflict.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

GrittyTenseAtmosphericReflective
Multiple POVsMorally GreySurvivalRevenge

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy Military

About the author

T
Tad Williams

Robert Paul "Tad" Williams (born March 14, 1957 in San Jose, California) is an American fantasy author based in California. His works, which span epic fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, comics, and scripts, have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and significantly influenced a generation of writers. Williams is known for his genre-defining and genre-blending contributions to literature, including his breakthrough novel [Tailchaser's Song][1], the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series...

Characters

Duke IsgrimnurProtagonist
All characters in The Heart of What Was Lost