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Half a King is a fantasy novel written by Joe Abercrombie. It is the story of a betrayed prince swearing to reclaim a throne he did not initially want. Summary of the Book Deceived by his own family and left for dead, Prince Yarvi now wants to repossess a throne he was earlier reluctant to take. But he will have to survive the cruelty and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea, and all of this with just one good hand. Yarvi was born a weakling in the eyes of a cold world, and he cannot hold a shield firmly or swing an axe with precision. But he has sharpened his mind to a deadly edge. Gathering an extraordinary comradeship of those in exile, the prince finds out that they can help him better than any of the noble could. Will he be able to succeed in becoming the heir to a divided kingdom? About Joe Abercrombie Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster. He has worked as a TV editor. He has also worked on several documentaries, events and concerts for bands, including Coldplay and Iron Maiden. Joe’s first book is called The Blade Itself.