The Mystery Knight
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4/5
160 pages
2017
ISBN: 9780008253233
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Started: Feb 1, 2026
Finished: Feb 22, 2026
My Review
Martin is masterful in his storytelling. His world is so very cinematic and a joy to return to.
Reviewed on February 22, 2026
Summary
The Mystery Knight follows hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg as they wander Westeros and stumble into a dangerous tourney filled with hidden identities and political intrigue.
The novella was first published in 2010 as part of the Warriors anthology, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. It is the third in the series of "Dunk and Egg" stories.