The Recurring Cast
Broken Empire book 1 · 2011

Prince of Thorns

When he was nine, Jorg Ancrath watched his mother and brother murdered. At thirteen, he leads a band of brutal outlaws across a broken land. At fifteen, he sets out to take back what is his, and to become emperor.

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Book facts

Author
Mark Lawrence
Series
Broken Empire, book 1 of 3
Published
2011
Setting
Set in invented worlds
Characters charted
2
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Prince of Thorns

2 recurring or key characters from Mark Lawrence’s chart. Introduces Jorg Ancrath and Makin.

Lead 1

  • Jorg AncrathFirst appearanceBrutal young prince bent on empire

Major 1

  • MakinFirst appearanceKnight and Jorg's companion

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