âAn enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.ââKirkus Reviews (starred review)
King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitzâor 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 questâperhaps to death. Only Verityâs returnâor the heir his princess carriesâcan 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 himâcurrents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassinâs Quest
âFantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobbâs books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.ââGeorge R. R. Martin
âSuperbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in printâincluding mine!ââMelanie Rawn
âAn enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.ââKirkus Reviews (starred review)
King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitzâor 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 questâperhaps to death. Only Verityâs returnâor the heir his princess carriesâcan 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 himâcurrents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassinâs Quest
âFantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobbâs books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.ââGeorge R. R. Martin
âSuperbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in printâincluding mine!ââMelanie Rawn