Brief Summary: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms recounts the story of how Sir Duncan became a knight and his adventures in Westeros.
Long Summary: Sir Duncan the tall was a squire to a hedge knight and was knighted before his death. Sir Duncan then goes off to find a tournament to prove his worth and gain more money. On the way a boy, Egg, follows and wants to be his squire. At this first tournament several important knights from the royal family are in attendance. Sir Duncan defends the honor of a maiden striking a royal. The royal demands trial by combat. Sir Duncan needs to find other knights to defend with him or he forfeits and loses his life. Another royal and several more knights come to his aide. A squire of knight who was supposed to be fighting for Duncan but turned on him becomes knighted to aide in Sir Duncan's cause. In the end the battle is a draw but royal blood is drawn as the royal knight who was aiding Sir Duncan ends up dying from a head wound when he removes his helm. After this encounter Sir Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, who is of royal blood as well, continue their travels of Westeros being hedge knights wherever they can.
I thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in the world of Westeros again. Learning more about the time before the game of thrones helps provide more context on what is to come. If you are interested in Westeros and enjoy detailed prose in which you can be drawn in to the world building I recommend this book for you.
Rating: 4.5/5
Other Works: The Book of Swords, A Game of Thrones
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