The Dragonbone Chair (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Tad Williams
- First Published: 1988
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—heroic fantasy
- Time of Work: Undefined
- Setting: Osten Ard, a land resembling medieval Europe
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy
- Subjects: Folkloric or magical people, Mythical animals, Heroes or heroism, Orphans or orphanages, Dragons, Princes or princesses, Fairies, Swords
- Locales: Europe
The Plot
Simon, an orphaned castle kitchen scullion, avoids his duties and spends his time dreaming of becoming a hero. He is apprenticed to Dr. Morgenes, the castle’s sorcerer, in an attempt to teach him to be industrious. When Prester John, the High King, dies, his elder son, Elias, takes over the throne. Elias is increasingly influenced by the evil priest Pyrates, lackey of the vengeful Storm King. Josua, the younger son, tries with Morgenes to halt the encroaching evil. Finally, they and their allies must search for the missing swords of prophecy to restore order to Osten...
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