A leaked letter written by George R.R. Martin to his agent reveals the original, different plan for A Song of Ice and Fire — the seven-book saga that inspired hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” British book retailer Waterstones tweeted images of the three page letter in which Martin detailed his intended plans for the book series. The tweet has since been deleted, but all three pages can be read here, here, and here.
The letter was apparently displayed in Harper Collins’ new London Bridge office, which has a George R.R. Martin room. Waterstone attributed the letter to HarperCollins UK who, according to Vanity Fair, corroborated the tweet before it was deleted. Besides the fact that the book series was first envisioned as a mere trilogy (Martin only planned to write A Game of Thrones, A Dance With Dragons and The Winds of Winter) the letter reveals some pretty major plot and character variations, including a shocking love triangle. Here’s what Martin apparently originally planned for:
Some book and show spoilers follow.
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