A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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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, na ve 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

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Martin, George R. R.
  • ISBN: 9780345533487
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.30 x 1.30
  • Number Of Pages: 368
  • Publication Year: 2015

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    David S. - 24 days ago

    Watched an episode or two of the HBO show, immediately got this from HPB. Its great, so easy to read, and has the humor and pace of a Lethal Weapon sequel, but with more heart and more dire consequences. You're gonna dig it.

    Tags: Quick Read, Suspenseful, Quick Read, Funny, Page Turner

  • 100 years before Robert's Rebellion.

    Dave G. - 3 years 9 months ago

    Yes, it's George R.R. Martin writing about Westeros, but this book isn't a perfect stand-in for a true A Song of Ice and Fire story. The houses and names are familiar, but all events take place 100 years before the story GRRM fans really want. The only familiar characters are the family swords like Dawn of house Dane. The book is told in three novella-length stories with illustrations. They follow a large hedge knight named Sir Duncan the Tall, and his bald and scrawny squire Egg. Together they enter a royal tournament, defend a Lord's castle from a rival Queen, and attend a traitorous rebellion disguised as a wedding. And while these stories are written in that same GRRM-style their length leaves me wanting the 800 pages I'm used to. It was a very entertaining read and felt good to read names like Lannister and Tully again. And hearing about food served in trenchers, and dornish vintage wines almost made me forget that this was a prequel. But the book fans really want is The Winds of Winter, and we will all have to wait until GRRM decides to grace us with its presence. Release the book George!

    HPB Staff Review

  • Something to enjoy while we wait...

    Miles W. - 6 years 3 months ago

    So you've just finished the most recent book in the Song of Ice and Fire series. Someone has most likely just been killed off (or appears to have been), you're dreading to leave the land of Westeros and already counting the hours until the next book comes out (whenever that may be!) What do you do? Pick up a copy of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"! You won't see any of your favorite characters from Song of Ice and Fire, but you just might meet their great, great grandfather! This has all of the fun and sword-play of the series, with considerably less of the heartbreak and anguish.

    HPB Staff Review