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A Game of Thrones

by George R.R. Martin (1996)

About this book

Summers span decades and winter can last a lifetime. As King Robert Baratheon summons Lord Eddard Stark to serve as Hand of the King, ancient conspiracies and supernatural shadows stir beyond the Wall.

Setting / LocationWesteros & Winterfell
Story EraSeven Kingdoms Medieval Fantasy
Protagonist / CoreEddard Stark & Daenerys Targaryen

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