"The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy were written by J. R. R. Tolkien and endure as some of the best-selling books in history, with their film adaptions remaining some of highest grossing movies by Warner Bros.
In "The Hobbit", the character of Thorin Oakenshield is the leader of the Company of Dwarves who seek to reclaim their home in the Lonely Mountain from the Dragon Smaug. Thorin is crowned king of Durin's Folk while in exile. He is a cunning, brave and vengeful king, but doesn't put his greed for wealth above the good of his people. A classic option for Book week, Supanova and Medieval events!