NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND BUZZFEED These never-before-collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen … BUZZFEED
These never-before-collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living consciousness. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits.
Featuring more than 160 all-new illustrations by Gary Gianni, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn’t dead—yet.
Praise for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
“Readers who already love Martin and his ability to bring visceral human drama out of any story will be thrilled to find this trilogy brought together and injected with extra life.”—Booklist
“The real reason to check out this collection is that it’s simply great storytelling. Martin crafts a living, breathing world in a way few authors can. . . . [Gianni’s illustrations] really bring the events of the novellas to life in beautiful fashion.”—Tech Times
“Stirring . . . As Tolkien has his Silmarillion, so [George R. R.] Martin has this trilogy of foundational tales. They succeed on their own, but in addition, they succeed in making fans want more.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Pure fantasy adventure, with two of the most likable protagonists George R. R. Martin has ever penned.”—Bustle
“A must-read for Martin’s legion of fans . . . a rousing prelude to [his] bestselling Song of Ice and Fire saga . . . rich in human drama and the colorful worldbuilding that distinguishes other books in the series.”—Publishers Weekly
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A great standalone tale within Martin’s universe.
A fantastic plunge into the world of Game of Thrones before that game is played.
Heroic adventure from The Seven Kingdoms! Great read. I’ve recommended this tale to many friends already. And I will happily keep reading the stories of Dunk and Egg.
Good read
Huge fan of Game of Thrones. While not as good and involved there was lot to like
This is a trio of short stories of Dunk and Egg taking place in the century before Game of Thrones. I rarely read short stories but was intrigued to see what Martin did with this somewhat prequel. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the two main characters and hope to see more stories about their adventures.
Sucked poorly written waste of time
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A hundred years before Game of Thrones. Just as good as GOT. Enjoy!
This book contains three novellas: The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword, and The Mystery Knight.
The Hedge Knight is a wonderful tale and introduces us to Dunk and Egg, also known as Ser Duncan the Tall and Prince Aegon. Dunk enters a tournament at Ashford Meadow. The only thing is, he’s sorely broke. Through chance and good company, he gets his armor and pays his way into the list. His first joust knocks him to the ground and things go bad quickly for the poor knight. However, a royal friend steps in to offer aid. I wish there could have been more about the puppet girl Dunk falls for. She was a great character.
The Sworn Sword finds Dunk and Egg eighteen months later in Standfast in the Reach. He is Ser Eustace Osgrey’s man now. The summer is long and hot and the small stream that Ser Osgrey relies on has gone dry. Dunk, along with Ser Bennis of the Brown Shield, find the stream dammed by Lady Rohanne Webber of Coldmoat. Diplomacy doesn’t go well and soon Dunk and Ser Osgrey find them vastly outnumbered by Lady Rohanne’s men. I enjoyed this story and the outcome.
The Mystery Knight tells a good story, but I found it confusing. Dunk and Egg are on the road and get invited to Whitewalls for the wedding between Lord Ambrose Butterwell and a daughter of Houe Frey. They are invited by fellow hedge knight John the Fiddler. The story is well told, but sometimes the lords are addressed as Lord Jones or Lord Smith. Other times they are addressed by their first name only, Harold or Quintin. You really have to keep track of the full lord’s names to know who is who. If the naming would have been consistent throughout, it would have been easier to read and remember the characters. Other than that, I enjoyed this brief visit to Westeros!
This was such a fun read! A book friend suggested it when I told her how much I enjoyed Fire and Blood. She was right! Three stories chronicle the adventures of Dunk the Knight, and Egg, his squire. Each one builds on the last but all are strong on their own. I listened to the audiobook and thought the narrator was wonderful. My only issue with his performance was that he whispered (REALLY WHISPERED) at times when Dunk spoke to himself. Annoying, but I still enjoyed the book very much. I’ll say no more. Judge for yourselves. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
This novel is set in a time about 50-100 years before the game of thrones.
Wonderful story-telling from George R R Martin.
Three brief novellas wrap around one continuing, highly engaging story. Sadly, it is a yet to be finished story that has me crying for its completion (Are you listening George RR Martin?). You won’t be disappointed by the writing, the characters, conflicts and complications. Nor will you be unable to root mightily for the hero, a “Hedge Knight,” to receive the end and reward a true knight and hero should receive.
I never thought anyone could top A Game of Thrones – I was incorrect – George R.R. Martin topped himself
I am an unabashed Game of Thrones fan – across the board. The books, the graphic novels – and of course – the TV series. I love it.
I only have one reservation, and it’s not really a reservation, because this is the series’ style – but that relentless negativity gets to me.
Everyone is bad, everyone conspires, everyone betrays.
It gets to me.
Enter A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – the big exception to this.
There are two characters in this series – Ser Duncan the Tall, and Aegon, also known as Egg.
They are both people I’d like to be friends with.
Yes, Westeros is still just as mean as it always was. This tale is set about a century before A Game of Thrones, and Westeros is mostly the same.
But these two main characters? They are great.
Duncan is noble, and protects the weak whenever he can. He claims to be not that smart, but finds a way to outsmart the other characters.
Aegon, also known as Egg, is quite smart. He puts his intelligence towards noble ends though – mostly rescuing Duncan from one situation or another.
And oh those tales – there are three of them in this collection, and they are all great, and all illustrated
This is a collection of three novellas – The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword and The Mystery Knight.
I can’t recommend one over the other, because they are each incredible. And that art!
Gary Gianni brings these sketches every four pages or so. Each one just adds to the tale – just incredible.
In short, this might be my favorite of the series
Though nothing can compare to the first time I read A Game of Thrones, this one just has that edge of kindness that just does it for me.
A Game of Thrones was great. This is better than great. I recommend it.
Stories about Westeros before the Game of Thrones. Dunk, a hedge knight, and Egg, his bald squire, and their adventures.
These are three stories about Sir Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg set in Westeros (the George R. R. Martin creation) about 80 years before the time of the Game of Thrones. I love these short stories. Dunk (as he is called) is a ‘knight who remembers his vows’; Egg is the future king of Westeros who will be known as Aegon the Unlikely.
Westeros comes to life through the adventures of a hedge knight, Dunk the Lunk, and his squire, Egg (whose disguise hides a secret identity). Jousting tournaments have never been portrayed in such loving and exciting detail. Finally I get it – the jousters were rock stars. Great fun!
An entertaining and often funny story for those who can’t get enough of Game of Thrones.
This is another Fantasy in the vein of Game of Thrones. The characters are three dimensional and unpredictable. The story unfolds in a detailed world that I could easily step into through the words on the pages. This magical transport along with interesting people are the hallmarks I look for in a great read.
This was a short (for this author)read, and entertaining. Same high quality storytelling that I have come to expect from Martin. It follows the same theme of his previous blockbusters, and as such, is well worth reading. I just kept expecting a little bit more… Overall, a pleasure to read, and well enjoyed.