In both "The Sworn Sword" and "The Mystery Knight," Duncan advances further toward fulfilling his destiny as a knight of the Kingsguard, foreseen in dreams throughout the stories.
KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS SEQUEL TRIAL
In "The Hedge Knight," Duncan is forced to fight a brutal trial by combat for defending a commoner against a cruel prince's son. Set 90 years before the events in A Game of Thrones, they chronicle the experiences of Ser Duncan the Tall, a humble hedge knight whose honorable comportment is often at odds with the schemes of the royals who rule the Seven Kingdoms. The three interlocking novellas in this collection, all previously published, make for a rousing prelude to Martin's bestselling Song of Ice and Fire saga. rich in human drama and the colorful worldbuilding that distinguishes other books in the series.” - Publishers Weekly a rousing prelude to bestselling Song of Ice and Fire saga. “A must-read for Martin’s legion of fans. “Pure fantasy adventure, with two of the most likable protagonists George R. They succeed on their own, but in addition, they succeed in making fans want more.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) As Tolkien has his Silmarillion, so Martin has this trilogy of foundational tales. really bring the events of the novellas to life in beautiful fashion.” - Tech Times Martin crafts a living, breathing world in a way few authors can. “The real reason to check out this collection is that it’s simply great storytelling. “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 Praise for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits.įeaturing 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. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg-whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals-in stature if not experience.
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.īefore Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire.
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