The Stone of Farewell: Book Two of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn - Softcover

Williams, Tad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0886774802 ISBN 13: 9780886774806

Publisher: DAW, 1991

Synopsis

New York Times-bestselling Tad Williams' landmark epic fantasy saga of Osten Ard begins an exciting new cycle!

"One of my favorite fantasy series." --George R. R. Martin - "Groundbreaking." --Patrick Rothfuss - "One of the great fantasy epics of all time." --Christopher Paolini

Tad Williams introduced readers to the incredible fantasy world of Osten Ard in his internationally bestselling series Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn. The trilogy inspired a generation of modern fantasy writers, including George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and Christopher Paolini, and defined Tad Williams as one of the most important fantasy writers of our time.

BOOK TWO: STONE OF FAREWELL

It is a time of darkness, dread, and ultimate testing for the realm of Osten Ard, for the wild magic and terrifying minions of the undead Sithi ruler, Ineluki the Storm King, are spreading their seemingly undefeatable evil across the kingdom.

With the very land blighted by the power of Ineluki's wrath, the tattered remnants of a once-proud human army flee in search of a last sanctuary and rallying point--the Stone of Farewell, a place shrouded in mystery and ancient sorrow.

An even as Prince Josua seeks to rally his scattered forces, Simon and the surviving members of the League of the Scroll are desperately struggling to discover the truth behind an almost-forgotten legend, which will take them from the fallen citadels of humans to the secret heartland of the Sithi--where near-immortals must at last decide whether to ally with the race of men in a final war against those of their own blood.

After the landmark Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy, the epic saga of Osten Ard continues with the brand-new novel, The Heart of What Was Lost. Then don't miss the upcoming trilogy, The Last King of Osten Ard, beginning with The Witchwood Crown!

Praise for Osten Ard:

"Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It's one of my favorite fantasy series."
--George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of The Game of Thrones

"Groundbreaking...changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine."
--Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind

"Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time."
--Christopher Paolini, New York Times-bestselling author of Eragon

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Review:

Praise for Tad Williams:

"Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It's one of my favorite fantasy series."
--George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Game of Thrones

"Groundbreaking.... Changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine." --Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind

"Tad Williams is a master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece. Williams' return to Osten Ard is every bit as compelling, deep, and fully-rendered as the first trilogy, and he continues to write with the experience and polish of an author at the top of his game." --Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn

"Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time." --Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon

"Readers who delight in losing themselves in long complex tales of epic fantasy will be in their element here, and there is the promise of much more to come in future volumes." --Locus

"Panoramic, vigorous, often moving.... Williams adroitly weaves together the tales...heralding a suitably epic and glorious conclusion." --Publishers Weekly

"Highly Recommended. [Williams] draws on many mythologies for the background of his fantasy epic...story spiced with political intrigue and strong appealing heroes." --Library Journal

"A grand fantasy on a scale approaching Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings." --Cincinnati Post

From the Publisher:

STONE OF FAREWELL is Book Two of Memory, Sorrow and Thorn – a majestic tale of empire, magic and adventure.

Praise for Tad Williams

‘Epic fantasy you can get lost in for days, not just hours’ LOCUS

‘Wonderful style and grandeur ... Williams is our Tolkien’ FEAR

‘True speculative grandeur’ TIME OUT

‘Head and shoulders above most of the genre’ SFX

By Tad Williams

Memory, Sorrow and Thorn

Book One THE DRAGONBONE CHAIR

Book Two STONE OF FAREWELL

Book Three TO GREEN ANGEL TOWER: SIEGE

Book Four TO GREEN ANGEL TOWER: STORM

Otherland

Volume One CITY OF GOLDEN SHADOW

Volume Two RIVER OF BLUE FIRE

Volume Three MOUNTAIN OF BLACK GLASS

Volume Four SEA OF SILVER LIGHT

TAILCHASER’S SONG CALIBAN’S HOUR

About this edition

• Publisher: DAW
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0886774802
• ISBN 13: 9780886774806
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 768