George R.R. Martin’s sixth book in the ‘Song of Ice and Fire’ series may not be out until 2016 but he’s released a new chapter from ‘The Winds of Winter’ focusing on Sansa Stark…
It’s been nearly four years since George R.R. Martin released the last book in his ‘A Song of Fire and Ice’ series aka the basis for ‘Game of Thrones’ and chances are the newest installment — The Winds of Winter — won’t be out until at least 2016.
But to keep fans happy (or as happy as he can make them), Martin released a new chapter focusing on Sansa Stark.
It’s the first time Sansa has had a point-of-view chapter since 2005’s ‘A Feast for Crows’ so for readers this will definitely be a rare treat to finally catch up with the eldest Stark daughter.
Here’s a brief excerpt from the chapter:
She was reading her little lord a tale of the Winged Knight when Mya Stone came knocking on the door of his bedchamber, clad in boots and riding leathers and smelling strongly of the stable. Mya had straw in her hair and a scowl on her face. That scowl comes of having Mychel Redfort near, Alayne knew.
“Your lordship,” Mya informed Lord Robert, “Lady Waynwood’s banners have been seen an hour down the road. She will be here soon, with your cousin Harry. Will you want to greet them?”
Why did she have to mention Harry? Alayne thought. We will never get Sweetrobin out of bed now. The boy slapped a pillow. “Send them away. I never asked them here.”
Mya looked nonplussed. No one in the Vale was better at handling a mule, but lordlings were another matter. “They were invited,” she said uncertainly, “for the tourney. I don’t… “
Alayne closed her book. “Thank you, Mya. Let me talk with Lord Robert, if you would.” Relief plain on her face, Mya fled without another word.
To read the full chapter — free of charge — check out George R.R. Martin’s personal website
