{"product_id":"the-return-of-the-king-by-jrr-tolkien-1987","title":"The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien 1987","description":"\u003cbr\u003eTitle: The Return of the King\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: J.R.R. Tolkien\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Unwin Hyman\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 1987\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003eThis book is in lovely condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReader's note\u003c\/h2\u003eThe 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 Smeagol - Gollum, still obsessed by his `precious'. 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. This is the final book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and provides and thrilling finale. This purple hard back would add a pop of colour to any bookshelf and provide a read you wouldn't want to miss! ","brand":"Country House Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56173010256251,"sku":"10790636","price":24.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2458\/8207\/files\/orig_505821_jpg.jpg?v=1774455779","url":"https:\/\/countryhouselibrary.co.uk\/products\/the-return-of-the-king-by-jrr-tolkien-1987","provider":"Country House Library ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}