Lies & Arbor Gold

Lies & Arbor Gold

Author: History of Westeros March 10, 2025 Duration: 2:05:16

(remastered audio!) We are joined by Chloe of Girls Gone Canon & Drunk ASOIAF History to discuss a recurring theme of deception. Sansa, Young Griff, Cersei, Wyman Manderly, Varys and plenty more. Originally published July 30, 2020.

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