Prince of Fools (The Red Queen’s War, #1)
by Mark Lawrence
Prince of Fools by Mark Lawrence holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 355 pages.
About Prince of Fools
The Red Queen is old but the kings of the Broken Empire dread her like no other. For all her reign, she has fought the long war, contested in secret, against the powers that stand behind nations, for higher stakes than land or gold. Her greatest weapon is The Silent Sister—unseen by most and unspoken of by all.The Red Queen’s grandson, Prince Jalan Kendeth—drinker, gambler, seducer of women—is one who can see The Silent Sister. Tenth in line for the throne and content with his role as a minor royal, he pretends that the hideous crone is not there. But war is coming. Witnesses claim an undead army is on the march, and the Red Queen has called on her family to defend the realm. Jal thinks it’s all a rumor—nothing that will affect him—but he is wrong.After escaping a death trap set by the Silent Sister, Jal finds his fate magically intertwined with a fierce Norse warrior. As the two undertake a journey across the Empire to undo the spell, encountering grave dangers, willing women, and an upstart prince named Jorg Ancrath along the way, Jalan gradually catches a glimmer of the truth: he and the Norseman are but pieces in a game, part of a series of moves in the long war—and the Red Queen controls the board.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Lawrence |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 355 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,579 |
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What genre is Prince of Fools?
Prince of Fools is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Prince of Fools worth reading?
Based on 11.6K reader ratings, Prince of Fools has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Prince of Fools?
Prince of Fools has 355 pages.
Who wrote Prince of Fools?
Prince of Fools was written by Mark Lawrence. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Prince of Fools?
The ISBN-13 for Prince of Fools is 9780425268780.0.
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