A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS (SONG OF ICE AND FIRE)

u003cbu003eu003ciu003eNEW YORK TIMES u003c/iu003eBESTSELLER - Taking place nearly a century before the events of u003ciu003eA Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms u003c/iu003ecompiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire.u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003e u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY u003ciu003eLOS ANGELES TIMESu003c/iu003e AND u003ciu003eBUZZFEEDu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eu003ciu003e u003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eThese 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. u003cpu003eFeaturing more than 160 all-new illustrations by Gary Gianni, u003ciu003eA Knight of the Seven Kingdomsu003c/iu003e is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn't dead--yet. u003cpu003eu003cbu003ePraise for u003ciu003eA Knight of the Seven Kingdomsu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e u003cpu003e "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."u003cbu003e--u003ciu003eBooklistu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e u003cpu003e "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."u003cbu003e--u003ciu003eTech Times u003cpu003eu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e"Stirring . . . As Tolkien has his u003ciu003eSilmarillion, u003c/iu003eso [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."u003cbu003e--u003ciu003eKirkus Reviewsu003c/iu003e (starred review)u003c/bu003e u003cpu003e "Pure fantasy adventure, with two of the most likable protagonists George R. R. Martin has ever penned."u003cbu003e--u003ciu003eBustleu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e u003cpu003e "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."u003cbu003e--u003ciu003ePublishers Weeklyu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e