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Authorby George R. R. Martin
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Start with The Hedge Knight. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2015) collects all three novellas in one book.

A series of novellas set 90 years before A Song of Ice and Fire, detailing the adventures of the hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg.

Where to start

Start with The Hedge Knight. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2015) collects all three novellas in one book.

  • •Set about 90 years before A Game of Thrones; you don't need to know the main series.
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Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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The Hedge Knight

Pub: 1998

In this comic book/graphic novel adaptation set one hundred years before the events in George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight chronicles a young squire as he travels the cruel and complex path to knighthood in the Seven Kingdoms. Shouldering his fallen master's sword and shield, Duncan (or "Dunk") is determined to reinvent himself as a knight in a nearby tournament. But first Dunk needs a sponsor, and that requirement sends him down a road studded with friends, foes, adventure, and hidden agendas. One such friend is Egg, who becomes Dunk's squire, yet even he may hold secret motivations of his own. In this gripping prequel, Dunk and Egg seek glory in a world both familiar and new to Game of Thrones fans. What the two fortune seekers encounter, however, is a world of distrust and political machinations. Chivalry is not lost while Dunk holds fast to his dreams of honor. But such outdated virtues make him a target--and they may even lead to his ruin. This vivid and elaborately wrought tale brings new dimension to George R. R. Martin's beloved world. This edition includes fifteen pages of new supplemental material: sketches, character designs, and original pages by Mike S. Miller, plus variant and original covers.

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The Sworn Sword

Pub: 2003

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Hedge Knight".

"Set one hundred years before the events in George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, The Sworn Sword graphic novel follows the adventures of Ser Duncan and his squire, Egg, as they quest for honor and glory in the Seven Kingdoms."--P. [4] of cover.

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The Mystery Knight

Pub: 2010

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Sworn Sword".

A full-color graphic rendering of the novella set a century before the events of the Game of Thrones series continues the adventures of noble but impoverished hedge knight Duncan and his bold squire and Daenerys's great-grandfather, the future King Aegon V.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Pub: 2015Optional

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Mystery Knight".

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Tales of Dunk and Egg in?

Start with The Hedge Knight. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2015) collects all three novellas in one book.

How many books are in Tales of Dunk and Egg?

4 main books, published 1998–2015.

Can I read Tales of Dunk and Egg out of order?

It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.

Has Tales of Dunk and Egg been adapted for TV or film?

HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) adapts The Hedge Knight.