---
product_id: 991748
title: "The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings"
price: "$39.50"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/991748-the-return-of-the-king-being-the-third-part-lord
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Rich world-building Epic narrative Heroic battles The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings

**Price:** $39.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Unleash the hero within with this legendary tale!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
- **How much does it cost?** $39.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/991748-the-return-of-the-king-being-the-third-part-lord)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Epic Conclusion:** Experience the thrilling finale of an iconic saga.
- • **Immersive World:** Dive deep into Middle-earth's lore and landscapes.
- • **Timeless Themes:** Explore friendship, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil.
- • **Cinematic Adventure:** Feel the adrenaline of a story that has captivated millions.
- • **Unforgettable Characters:** Join Frodo, Aragorn, and Gandalf in their ultimate quest.

## Overview

The Return of the King is the climactic third volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, where the fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as heroes unite to confront the dark forces of Sauron.

## Description

The third volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic epic fantasy, The Lord of the Rings. This edition of The Return Of The King includes the complete appendices and index for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. As the shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the War of the Ring enters its final stage and the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard and takes part in the desperate battle of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs, escape into Fangorn Forest and there encounter the Ents. Gandalf has miraculously returned and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Sam has left his master for dead after a battle with the giant spider, Shelob; but Frodo is still alive—a pivotal moment in this story of good vs evil, now in the foul hands of the Orcs. Meanwhile, the armies of the Dark Lord Sauron are massing as the One Ring draws ever nearer to the Cracks of Doom. “A triumphant close ... a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de force.”— Daily Telegraph

Review: Superb - This is just a phenomenal book coupled with an epic performance, and listening to it is a true joy. The book itself is an epic masterpiece with all that entails--heroic deeds, great characters, tremendous plot and subplots with twists, character development, and elevated language. Tolkien wasn't just an author; he was a philologist who had mastered languages like Old English (and invented a few of his own) and wove them into his literature. The way he wrote is a pleasure to read or listen to. Add to that the genius of Mr. Serkis who doesn't merely read the 3 books but performs all the characters with different voices and accents with alacrity--and he does a fair bit of singing, besides--with so much energy and skill, and you have a masterpiece that will loom for centuries. Who doesn't love his portrayal of Gollum? He's made that character his own forever. Do yourself a favor--buy this and listen to it.
Review: Third Part of One of the Best Stories Ever Told - I have loved Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy since the first time I read it in 6th grade. I say that so that up front you have an understanding that this review is written by a Tolkien fan. I have read just about all of his books, and enjoyed them all. The purchase of this book was an impulse buy in that I wanted all 3 books in the trilogy to be of the same edition so that the style of the artwork is all the same. I know, that sounds a little odd, but I have that human compunction that things in a series should look like they belong to that series. Previously, each of the LOTR books I owned were from different editions, and it always bugged me. Anyway... The cover of this book is taken from an illustration by J.R.R. Tolkien probably one of the many drawings he made while developing the Middle Earth concept. The image is printed in gold ink on the cover. The image is a little cryptic, and it makes one feel like they found an ancient manuscript from Middle Earth. I think this is much better than a dramatic scene of an epic battle which would only remind one that they are looking into this world and yet are not a part of it. The book itself contains the last two books (5 and 6) of the Lord of the Rings saga as well as the Appendices to the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy. The book starts with a small synopsis so that you are reminded of what has happened up to this point, and then starts with the arrival of Gandalf and Pippen at Minas Tirith. Tolkien does a great job of painting a picture of the tension in Minas Tirith. Everyone in the city knows this is where Sauron's next strike will be and that the fate of mankind hinges on the outcome of the coming battle. Next we are taken to Rohan where King Théoden is rounding up the Rohirrim in an attempt to bring aid to Gondor. They will sorely need the bravery of King Théoden's calvary in the battle to come. Then there is the battle of Pelennor Fields itself and the aftermath. One of the nice things about the book versus the Peter Jackson movie is that you can see the love developing between Eowin and Faramir instead of only a momentary glance like we received in the movie. And, let's not forget Frodo and Sam. Book 6 brings to conclusion what the other 900 or so pages of the trilogy has led up to. Here we see the effects of the ring on the relationship of Frodo and Sam, and how Frodo sees his own reflection in Gollum. There is a palpable sense of how heavy the burden of bearing the Ring has become and you can sense Frodo is nearly at his wits end. And what makes it all worse is that no one can trust Gollum who is leading them closer to Mount Doom but is being coy and truly devious. Throughout the Lord of the Ring trilogy up to this point, my favorite character was Gandalf. Who wouldn't like someone that powerful and wise. But as I read the books and each time I re-read the books, I find I like Sam more and more. And in The Return of the King, Sam truly shines as his loyalty and his love for Frodo never falter even as the difficulties and the challenges mount. The appendices are also great for delving further into the background of the world of the Lord of the Rings. We get a look at the lines of kingship not only for the history of the kings of Numenor, but also a history of the Stewards of Gondor. There is a tale of Aragorn and Arwen. There is a look at the history of the Second Age (the age prior to the Third Age, the age where Lord of the Rings takes place), and finally a Pronunciation of Words and Names in the Common Speech. Truly, Tolkien spent a lot of time imagining this world and the beings who dwell there in. This was no mere dashing off a story on a Sunday afternoon, this took years and years of effort on Tolkien's part, and you get a glimpse of how much effort he went to in the Appendices. Anyway, I can't say enough about all 3 Lord of the Rings books. I highly recommend these books, and I hope this review helps someone decide if this book is right for them.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,159 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Classic Literature & Fiction #27 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction #46 in Epic Fantasy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 14,287 Reviews |

## Images

![The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tDovoHA+L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb
*by M***E on January 24, 2026*

This is just a phenomenal book coupled with an epic performance, and listening to it is a true joy. The book itself is an epic masterpiece with all that entails--heroic deeds, great characters, tremendous plot and subplots with twists, character development, and elevated language. Tolkien wasn't just an author; he was a philologist who had mastered languages like Old English (and invented a few of his own) and wove them into his literature. The way he wrote is a pleasure to read or listen to. Add to that the genius of Mr. Serkis who doesn't merely read the 3 books but performs all the characters with different voices and accents with alacrity--and he does a fair bit of singing, besides--with so much energy and skill, and you have a masterpiece that will loom for centuries. Who doesn't love his portrayal of Gollum? He's made that character his own forever. Do yourself a favor--buy this and listen to it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Third Part of One of the Best Stories Ever Told
*by A***R on January 30, 2016*

I have loved Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy since the first time I read it in 6th grade. I say that so that up front you have an understanding that this review is written by a Tolkien fan. I have read just about all of his books, and enjoyed them all. The purchase of this book was an impulse buy in that I wanted all 3 books in the trilogy to be of the same edition so that the style of the artwork is all the same. I know, that sounds a little odd, but I have that human compunction that things in a series should look like they belong to that series. Previously, each of the LOTR books I owned were from different editions, and it always bugged me. Anyway... The cover of this book is taken from an illustration by J.R.R. Tolkien probably one of the many drawings he made while developing the Middle Earth concept. The image is printed in gold ink on the cover. The image is a little cryptic, and it makes one feel like they found an ancient manuscript from Middle Earth. I think this is much better than a dramatic scene of an epic battle which would only remind one that they are looking into this world and yet are not a part of it. The book itself contains the last two books (5 and 6) of the Lord of the Rings saga as well as the Appendices to the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy. The book starts with a small synopsis so that you are reminded of what has happened up to this point, and then starts with the arrival of Gandalf and Pippen at Minas Tirith. Tolkien does a great job of painting a picture of the tension in Minas Tirith. Everyone in the city knows this is where Sauron's next strike will be and that the fate of mankind hinges on the outcome of the coming battle. Next we are taken to Rohan where King Théoden is rounding up the Rohirrim in an attempt to bring aid to Gondor. They will sorely need the bravery of King Théoden's calvary in the battle to come. Then there is the battle of Pelennor Fields itself and the aftermath. One of the nice things about the book versus the Peter Jackson movie is that you can see the love developing between Eowin and Faramir instead of only a momentary glance like we received in the movie. And, let's not forget Frodo and Sam. Book 6 brings to conclusion what the other 900 or so pages of the trilogy has led up to. Here we see the effects of the ring on the relationship of Frodo and Sam, and how Frodo sees his own reflection in Gollum. There is a palpable sense of how heavy the burden of bearing the Ring has become and you can sense Frodo is nearly at his wits end. And what makes it all worse is that no one can trust Gollum who is leading them closer to Mount Doom but is being coy and truly devious. Throughout the Lord of the Ring trilogy up to this point, my favorite character was Gandalf. Who wouldn't like someone that powerful and wise. But as I read the books and each time I re-read the books, I find I like Sam more and more. And in The Return of the King, Sam truly shines as his loyalty and his love for Frodo never falter even as the difficulties and the challenges mount. The appendices are also great for delving further into the background of the world of the Lord of the Rings. We get a look at the lines of kingship not only for the history of the kings of Numenor, but also a history of the Stewards of Gondor. There is a tale of Aragorn and Arwen. There is a look at the history of the Second Age (the age prior to the Third Age, the age where Lord of the Rings takes place), and finally a Pronunciation of Words and Names in the Common Speech. Truly, Tolkien spent a lot of time imagining this world and the beings who dwell there in. This was no mere dashing off a story on a Sunday afternoon, this took years and years of effort on Tolkien's part, and you get a glimpse of how much effort he went to in the Appendices. Anyway, I can't say enough about all 3 Lord of the Rings books. I highly recommend these books, and I hope this review helps someone decide if this book is right for them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantsatic!
*by R***H on February 13, 2026*

An amazing conclusion to LOTR. I loved all three books. J.R.R. Tolkien is a genius of a writer, and Andy Serkis is a genius of an actor and narrator for LOTR movie and audio book. They are the perfect combo.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/991748-the-return-of-the-king-being-the-third-part-lord](https://www.desertcart.us/products/991748-the-return-of-the-king-being-the-third-part-lord)

---

*Product available on Desertcart United States of America*
*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-05-10*