A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George RR Martin (Illustrated)

Description

“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is a novella by George R.R. Martin, which was published in 2015. It is a collection of three previously published novellas set in the world of “A Song of Ice and Fire,” a popular fantasy series by Martin. The three novellas included in “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” are:

1. “The Hedge Knight” – This novella introduces the character of Ser Duncan the Tall, a young squire who becomes a knight and takes the name “Dunk.” It is set about 90 years before the events of the main “A Song of Ice and Fire” series and follows Dunk’s adventures as he participates in a tournament and becomes embroiled in political intrigue.
2. “The Sworn Sword” – In this novella, Dunk and his squire, Egg (who is actually Prince Aegon Targaryen in disguise), find themselves in the service of a landed knight, Ser Eustace Osgrey. They become involved in a feud between Ser Eustace and a neighboring noble house, House Webber, over water rights during a drought.
3. “The Mystery Knight” – This novella continues the adventures of Dunk and Egg as they attend another tournament, this time at Whitewalls. The tournament becomes a backdrop for a plot involving political conspiracies and the attempted restoration of a Targaryen pretender to the Iron Throne.

These novellas provide additional depth and backstory to the world of Westeros and are set in a time when the Targaryen dynasty still ruled the Seven Kingdoms. They are known for their compelling characters, political intrigue, and the exploration of the chivalric ideals of knighthood in the world of “A Song of Ice and Fire.” The collection is often enjoyed by fans of the main series as it offers a different perspective on the history and lore of the world Martin created.