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A Dance with Dragons

George R. R. Martin

Published 2011 by Bantam Books · 1016 pages

Hugo · 2012

Finalist
Fantasy

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7 award entries · 6 books · 0 wins · 1978–2012

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Synopsis

As Daenerys Targaryen struggles to rule the slave city of Meereen and Jon Snow faces threats from beyond the Wall, the power vacuum in Westeros draws new players into the deadly game of thrones. The fifth book in A Song of Ice and Fire.

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Details

Series
A Song of Ice and Fire · Book 5
Author nationality
United States
Adaptation
Game of Thrones (TV, 2011, series-level)
ISBN
9780553801477