`This is the original game of thrones' George R.R. MartinFrom the publishers that brought you A Game of Thrones comes the series that inspired George R.R. Martin's epic work.France became a great nation under Philip the Fair - but it was a greatness achieved at the expense of her people, for his was a reign characterised by violence, the scandalous adulteries of his daughters-in-law, and the triumph of royal authority.Maurice Druon's The Iron King is a riveting historical fiction that transports readers to the mediaeval era, a time of political upheaval and military action. This top-rated adventure, a standout in the realm of fiction thrillers, delves into the scandal-ridden reign of Philip the Fair, characterised by the triumph of royal authority and the adulteries of his daughters-in-law.For fans of Ben Kane (Stormcrow), Patrick O'Brian (The Commodore), Ken Follett (Circle of Days), Stefan Zweig (Beware of Pity), and Robert Harris (The Cicero Trilogy).