{"product_id":"9780008372767_dragonsbane-winterlands-book-1","title":"Dragonsbane (Winterlands, Book 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA rich and breath-taking fantasy classic full of whirlwind adventure, magic and dragons – \u003cem\u003eDragonsbane\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in Barbara Hambly’s landmark epic quartet, The Winterlands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Black Dragon seizes the capital of Bel, the young noble, Gareth, must journey into the decaying Northlands to find John Aversin, Dragonsbane – the only living man ever to slay a dragon. Upon arrival, Gareth also meets Jenny Waynest the half-taught sorceress and mother of Aversin's sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bargain is struck: witch and dragonkiller agree to rid the city of its monster in return for the king’s aid in their wintry home which is beset by bandits. But when they reach court, nothing is as they expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Gareth is no mere noble, and the king is in the thrall of a deeply evil power that seeks total control over the land. The kingdom crumbles. Perhaps the dragon that Jenny and John have been brought to slay is the least of their enemies…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mythical creatures and the action-packed narrative make Dragonsbane a top pick in the realm of fantasy fiction. The kingdom's struggle against a deeply evil power adds another layer to this best fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of T Kingfisher (A Sorceress Comes to Call), Kristine Kathryn Rusch (The Resistance), Timothy Zahn (Star Wars), Ben Aaronovitch (Winter's Gifts), and Brandon Sanderson (Wind and Truth).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara Hambly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889619783829,"sku":"9780008372767","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/x145_03611b08-fd6b-4ce7-a45c-c0000eb62abd.jpg?v=1769475441","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008372767_dragonsbane-winterlands-book-1","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}