Three Hearts and Three Lions (Holger Danske Book 1)

Name: Three Hearts and Three Lions (Holger Danske Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (1299 reviews)
Author: Poul Anderson

by Poul Anderson

Fantasy Science Fiction

4.4 (1,299)

4.4 stars from 1,299 reviews. Top 87% of Fantasy books we track.

179 pages~3 hr readPublished by Doubleday and Co., Inc.Published 1953-01-01

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You love classic fantasy that blends science fiction concepts, especially stories about ordinary people thrust into magical worlds they don't understand.
You appreciate inventive world-building that predates modern fantasy tropes and want to see where contemporary authors drew their inspiration.
You enjoy lean, propulsive adventures with high stakes that don't linger on lengthy world-building exposition.

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You need extensive character development and emotional depth; this is a plot-driven adventure where the hero's past unfolds gradually.
You prefer modern prose and detailed romantic subplots; this is a mid-century tale focused on quests and battles.
You want contemporary sensibilities around representation and character complexity; this is a classic that reflects its era.

About this book

Holger Carlsen, a Danish engineer and World War II resistance fighter, is wounded in combat and awakens in a parallel universe. This medieval realm is governed by an eternal struggle between the forces of Law and the forces of Chaos, where knights battle magical creatures including dragons, trolls, werewolves, and giants. Though Holger has no memory of this world, he discovers he is already renowned there as a Champion of Law. He finds armor and a shield bearing three hearts and three lions waiting for him, fitted precisely to his form. As he journeys through this realm seeking answers about his past, Holger draws upon his scientific knowledge from his home dimension. The fates of both worlds depend on his quest. Poul Anderson's Three Hearts and Three Lions introduces readers to the Middle World and the legendary hero Ogier the Dane. The novel combines fantasy with elements of science fiction.

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Currently 4.4★ from 1,299 reviews

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