A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Summary

«A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms» is a collection of three novellas set in the universe of «A Song of Ice and Fire», taking place several decades before the events of the main series. The protagonist is Ser Duncan the Tall, known as Dunk, a novice knight traveling across Westeros. Accompanying him is his squire Egg, who is actually Prince Aegon Targaryen. In the first novella, «The Hedge Knight», Dunk participates in a tournament where he encounters intrigue and danger. In the second, «The Sworn Sword», he becomes embroiled in a conflict between lords while defending peasants. In the third, «The Mystery Knight», Dunk and Egg attend a wedding where conspiracies against the crown are unveiled. These stories explore themes of honor, friendship, and loyalty, showing how Dunk and Egg become true heroes in a world full of political intrigue and danger.