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A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3.1)

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by George R.R. Martin

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At the start of the book, in the first Sansa chapter, Sansa is talking with Lady Olenna. Lady Olenna mentions something about the Baratheons having Targaryen blood. What is the connection between them?
Mitali Robert Baratheon's paternal grandmother was a Targaryen (Rhaelle Targaryen, the youngest daughter of King Aegon V). This means that Robert and his bro…moreRobert Baratheon's paternal grandmother was a Targaryen (Rhaelle Targaryen, the youngest daughter of King Aegon V). This means that Robert and his brothers were a quarter Targaryen.(less)
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I have first 5 books now checking on goodreads there is 3.1 A storm Of Sands - Steel & Snow. 3.2 A storm of sands - Blood And Gold. Could anyone tell me whether these books are separate from Book 3 A Storm Of Swords or has the book been broken into 2 books? Am a bit confused. Thanks
Mackenzie They have the same content. In certain regions the book was released as 2 parts to bridge the time gap between releases. All modern publications of th…moreThey have the same content. In certain regions the book was released as 2 parts to bridge the time gap between releases. All modern publications of the book will have both parts combined.(less)
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