A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

By George R.R. Martin

Book Overview

AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES, COMING JANUARY 2026

Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND BUZZFEED

These 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 illustrations that artist Gary Gianni created specifically for this book, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn't dead--yet.

"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)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1101965886
• ISBN13: 9781101965887
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Random House Worlds
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Left me wanting more !

Compelling characters , intrigue , & heroes . Whats not to love ? It left me wanting more ! A less confusing & less cluttered set of stories from the history of the word of Game of Thrones !

Game of Thrones prequel is a fun, quick read

For lovers of the Game of Thrones universe and George R.R. Martin, this is a great prequel that works as a standalone book as well.