{"product_id":"9780008761394","title":"The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Official Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official \u003cem\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e saga. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eRead by star of the film, Gaia Wise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim\u003c\/em\u003e tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg—a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a cast of exciting and original characters, and a mix of locations both familiar and new, this dramatic new standalone story weaves another thread in the grand tapestry of Middle-earth. Read by the star of the film herself, \u003cem\u003eThe War of the Rohirrim Official Companion\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official \u003cem\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenned by the Sunday Times bestselling author Chris Smith, this prequel to the classic fantasy series introduces us to new creatures and legends. It's a mythical journey that takes us back to a time before the familiar, making it a must-read for any fan of fairy tales and mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Kevin Baker (Moondance), Danny Wallace (Who is Tom Ditto?), Maz Evans (Over My Dead Body), and George Saunders (Tenth of December).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Smith, Foreword by Brian Cox, Read by Gaia Wise and Cameron Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889243574421,"sku":"9780008761394","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008761394_cd9b516a-2282-437b-a1d2-35ed4f574116.jpg?v=1776888511","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008761394","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}