A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Name: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
ISBN: 9781101965887

George R. R. Martin

2015·368 pages

Part of A Song of Ice and Fire series

Fantasy Literary Fiction

action adventure adventurous class and inequality epic fantasy friendship heartwarming

Former NYT Bestseller

“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

“A must-read for Martin’s legion of fans . . . a rousing prelude to [his] Song of Ice and Fire saga . . . rich in human drama and the colorful worldbuilding that distinguishes other books in the series.”
— Publishers Weekly

“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)

“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

“Pure fantasy adventure, with two of the most likable protagonists George R. R. Martin has ever penned.”
— Bustle

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. 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.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

George R. R. Martin

Former NYT Bestseller

Part of A Song of Ice and Fire series

Year

2015

Pages

368

Fantasy Literary Fiction Thriller

Praise

“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

“A must-read for Martin’s legion of fans . . . a rousing prelude to [his] Song of Ice and Fire saga . . . rich in human drama and the colorful worldbuilding that distinguishes other books in the series.”
— Publishers Weekly

“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)

“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