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The Farseer Trilogy
Series · 7 books · 1995-2013

Books in series

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The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince

2013

One of the darkest legends in the Realm of the Elderlings recounts the tale of the so-called Piebald Prince, a Witted pretender to the throne unseated by the actions of brave nobles so that the Farseer line could continue untainted. Now the truth behind the story is revealed through the account of Felicity, a low-born companion of the Princess Caution at Buckkeep. With Felicity by her side, Caution grows into a headstrong Queen-in-Waiting. But when Caution gives birth to a bastard son who shares the piebald markings of his father's horse, Felicity is the one who raises him. And as the prince comes to power, political intrigue sparks dangerous whispers about the Wit that will change the kingdom forever...
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Assassin's Apprentice

1995

alternate cover for ISBN 0006480098 Fitz is a royal bastard, cast out into the world with only his magical link with animals for solace and companionship. But when Fitz is adopted into the royal household, he must give up his old ways and learn a new life: weaponry, scribing, courtly manners; and how to kill a man secretly. Meanwhile, raiders ravage the coasts, leaving the people Forged and soulless. As Fitz grows towards manhood, he will have to face his first terrifying mission, a task that poses as much a risk to himself as it does to his target: Fitz is a threat to the throne… but he may also be the key to the future of the kingdom. Cover illustration by John Howe
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Royal Assassin

1996

The legend continues… Regal’s treasonous attempt to usurp the Six Duchies throne from his half-brother Verity has been foiled. Now, as Fitz recovers slowly from the foul poison administered to him, the King’s Fool prophesies: ‘We are here, Fitz, you and I, to change the future and the world…’ Cover illustration by John Howe
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Assassin's Quest

1997

King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest—perhaps to death. Only Verity's return—or the heir his princess carries—can save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him—currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was.
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Songs of Love and Death

All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love

2010

Songs of Love and Death: All Original Tales of Star Crossed Love “Love Hurts” copyright © 2010 by Jim Butcher “The Marrying Maid” copyright © 2010 by Jo Beverley “Rooftops” copyright © 2010 by Carrie Vaughn LLC “Hurt Me” copyright © 2010 by M. L. N. Hanover “Demon Lover” copyright © 2010 by Cecelia Holland “The Wayfarer’s Advice” copyright © 2010 by Melinda Snodgrass “Blue Boots” copyright © 2010 by Robin Hobb “The Thing About Cassandra” copyright © 2010 by Neil Gaiman “After the Blood” copyright © 2010 by Marjorie M. Liu “You, and You Alone” copyright © 2010 by Jacqueline Carey “His Wolf” copyright © 2010 by Lisa Tuttle “Courting Trouble” copyright © 2010 by Linnea Sinclair “The Demon Dancer” copyright © 2010 by Mary Jo Putney “Under/Above the Water” copyright © 2010 by Tanith Lee “Kaskia” copyright © 2010 by Peter S. Beagle “Man in the Mirror” copyright © 2010 by Yasmine Galenorn “A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows” copyright © 2010 by Diana Gabaldon
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Assassin's Apprentice / Royal Assassin

1998

Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated like an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him sectetly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill—and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom.
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The Farseer Trilogy

2011

The complete Farseer Trilogy by international bestselling author Robin Hobb. ‘In today’s crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb’s books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons’ George R. R. Martin The kingdom of the Six Duchies is on the brink of civil war when news breaks that the crown prince has fathered a bastard son and is shamed into abdication. The child’s name is Fitz, and his is despised. Raised in the castle stables, only the company of the king’s fool, the ragged children of the lower city and his unusual affinity with animals provide Fitz with any comfort. To be useful to the crown, Fitz is trained as an assassin; and to use the traditional magic of the Farseer family. But his tutor, allied to another political faction, is determined to discredit, even kill him. Fitz must survive: for he may be destined to save the kingdom. Enter the extraordinary world of Robin Hobb’s magnificent Farseer Trilogy. This bundle includes Assassin’s Apprentice (book one), Royal Assassin (book two) and Assassin’s Quest (book three).

Author

Robin Hobb
Robin Hobb
Author · 104 books

** I am shocked to find that some people think a 2 star 'I liked it' rating is a bad rating. What? I liked it. I LIKED it! That means I read the whole thing, to the last page, in spite of my life raining comets on me. It's a good book that survives the reading process with me. If a book is so-so, it ends up under the bed somewhere, or maybe under a stinky judo bag in the back of the van. So a 2 star from me means,yes, I liked the book, and I'd loan it to a friend and it went everywhere in my jacket pocket or purse until I finished it. A 3 star means that I've ignored friends to finish it and my sink is full of dirty dishes. A 4 star means I'm probably in trouble with my editor for missing a deadline because I was reading this book. But I want you to know . . . I don't finish books I don't like. There's too many good ones out there waiting to be found. Robin Hobb is the author of three well-received fantasy trilogies: The Farseer Trilogy (Assassin’s Apprentice, Royal Assassin, and Assassin’s Quest), The Liveship Traders Trilogy (Ship of Magic, Mad Ship and Ship of Destiny) and the Tawny Man Trilogy (Fool’s Errand, Golden Fool, and Fool’s Fate) Her current work in progress is entitled Shaman’s Crossing. Robin Hobb lives and works in Tacoma, Washington, and has been a professional writer for over 30 years. In addition to writing, her interests include gardening, mushrooming, and beachcombing. She and her husband Fred have three grown children and one teenager, and three grand-children. She also writes as Megan Lindholm, and works under that name have been finalists for the Hugo award, the Nebula Award, and the Endeavor award. She has twice won an Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Readers’ Award.

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