nAn extraordinary discovery is waiting for you on these pages. Mythic lore and forgotten legends unearthed by Christopher Tolkien from his fathers archives unveil never-before-told stories of the three ages of ancient Middle-earth. nTHE FIRST AGE n nYoung lord Turin fled from Morgoths forces, wandering in disguise as an outlaw until he could avenge his people against the evil that had razed his home. But Turin lived under the curse of a hateful dragon--and the lords secret identity hid more than he knew. n nTHE SECOND AGE n nPrince Aldarions heart belonged to Erendis, but his passion lay with the ocean, and the great ships that sailed beyond the sight of the land. But no man could serve two mistresses--and no mortals love could withstand the lure of the sea. n nTHE THIRD AGE n nThe great warrior Isildur escaped with the One Ring, cut from the Dark Lord Saurons hand, to hide it from Evils grasp. But Isildur would learn the burden of a ringbearer--and of its temptation and despair.n