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About the Book:

The Way of Kings Part 1, the first book in Brandon Sanderson‘s epic series, The Stormlight Archive, transports readers to the storm-lashed world of Roshar, a land sculpted by relentless tempests that have shaped its ecology and civilization. Here, animals hide in shells, trees retract their branches, and grass withdraws into the soilless ground, while cities find refuge in the natural topography.

Centuries have passed since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their legacy endures in the form of Shardblades and Shardplate—mystical swords and suits of armor that grant ordinary men near-invincible power. These legendary relics are so valuable that men trade kingdoms for Shardblades, and wars are fought and won with their might.

Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, the lives of three individuals converge:

• Kaladin, a soldier with a haunted past, who struggles to protect his men and survive the brutality of war.
• Brightlord Dalinar Kholin, a highprince plagued by visions of ancient times and the possible return of the Knights Radiant.
• Shallan Davar, a young and determined scholar seeking to uncover hidden knowledge that could change the world.

As these characters’ paths intertwine, they must confront the secrets of Roshar’s past and the uncertain future that looms ahead. The ancient oaths, once spoken by the Knights Radiant, may hold the key to saving their world: « Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination. »

In The Way of Kings Part 1, Sanderson weaves a masterful tale of magic, war, and destiny, setting the stage for an epic saga where the forgotten heroes of legend must rise again.

• Language: English
• Author: Brandon Sanderson
• Series: The Stormlight Archive #1, Part 1
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 608
• ISBN: 9780575097360
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