Simon Tolkien: Spanish Civil War Novels, Rings of Power & J.R.R. Tolkien’s Legacy
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Simon Tolkien: Spanish Civil War Novels, Rings of Power & J.R.R. Tolkien’s Legacy
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About this listen
Author Simon Tolkien (grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien) joins the Rock, Paper, Swords! podcast to talk about his powerful historical novels, his research into the Spanish Civil War, and his work with Amazon’s Rings of Power.
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In this interview, Simon shares how he moved from courtroom thrillers to sweeping historical fiction, why the 1930s still matter today, and how his grandfather’s influence shaped his own writing journey.
Highlights:
Writing The Palace at the End of the Sea & The Room of Lost Steps
Researching the Spanish Civil War and 1930s New York
Insights on J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, and the First World War
Simon’s involvement in Amazon’s Rings of Power
Why history, memory, and storytelling still resonate today
If you love history, Tolkien, or epic storytelling, don’t miss this episode!
Buy the books from our bookshop.org store:📚The Palace at the End of the Sea - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14768/9781662528644
📚The Room of Lost Steps - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14768/9781662528668
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