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 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
