The Children of Húrin

This novel, created alongside "The Silmarillion" and "The Lord of the Rings", was published only after the death of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, when his son Christopher gathered and edited numerous drafts and notes of his father. The story of King Húrin and his heir, the cursed hero Túrin Turambar, whose fate was to bring ruin to all whom he loves. The story of the dark days of the elven kingdoms of Middle-earth, fallen under the assault of the forces of the Dark Lord Morgoth. The story of Túrin's best friend – the elven warrior Beleg Cúthalion – and his sister Niënor. The story of great deeds and great sorrow...