The Return of the King

About this book

The darkness gathers over Middle-earth, and the final battle for its fate has begun. The Return of the King is the third and concluding volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the foundational epic of modern fantasy. As Sauron unleashes his armies, Gandalf and Pippin race to the White City of Minas Tirith, chief fortress of Gondor, while Aragorn, Théoden and the Riders of Rohan prepare to meet the gathering storm. Far away, Frodo and Samwise struggle on through the shadow-lands of Mordor, bearing the One Ring towards the Mountain of Fire, the only place where it can be unmade. This edition contains Books Five and Six, from the siege of Gondor to the long road home, together with the full appendices: annals of the kings and rulers, the tale of years, family trees, the Shire calendar, notes on writing and spelling, an index and maps. At more than 210,000 words, it is a rich and rewarding finale for readers who have followed the Fellowship from the Shire. Ideal for lifelong fans, newcomers to Middle-earth and anyone who loves epic fantasy, high adventure and unforgettable heroism. Start reading online in your browser right now, instantly and with no download required.

Author

J. R. R. Tolkien

Length

~779 pages

Reading time

15 h 31 min

Chapters

38

Released

October 25, 2026

Languages

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Formats

eBook · Print edition

Print format

Paperback, 13 × 20 cm, 480 pages

ISBN

9780007322558

Age rating

All Ages