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Royal Assassin

By Robin Hobb

By Robin Hobb

By Robin Hobb

By Robin Hobb

By Robin Hobb

By Robin Hobb

By Robin Hobb

By Robin Hobb

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Part of Farseer Trilogy

Part of Farseer Trilogy

Part of Farseer Trilogy

Part of Farseer Trilogy

Category: Epic Fantasy

Category: Epic Fantasy

Category: Epic Fantasy

Category: Epic Fantasy

Paperback $18.99

Aug 29, 2023 | ISBN 9780593722831

Mass Market Paperback $9.99

Feb 03, 1997 | ISBN 9780553573411

Hardcover $35.00

Jun 16, 2020 | ISBN 9780593157923

Ebook $7.99

Nov 05, 2002 | ISBN 9780553897494

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    About Royal Assassin

    “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin

    Fitz has barely survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant mountains. But love and events of terrible urgency draw him back to the court at Buckkeep, and into the deadly intrigues of the royal family.
     
    Renewing their vicious attacks on the coast, the Red-Ship Raiders leave burned-out villages and demented victims in their wake. The kingdom is also under assault from within, as treachery threatens the throne of the ailing king. In this time of great danger, the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz’s hands—and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.

    Praise for Robin Hobb and Royal Assassin
      
    “[Robin] Hobb continues to revitalize a genre that often seems all too generic, making it new in ways that range from the subtle to the shocking.”—Locus
     
    “[Royal Assassin] reaches astonishing new heights. . . . The Farseer saga is destined for greatness—a must-read for every devotee of epic fantasy.”—Sense of Wonder

    About Royal Assassin

    “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin

    Fitz has barely survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant mountains. But love and events of terrible urgency draw him back to the court at Buckkeep, and into the deadly intrigues of the royal family.
     
    Renewing their vicious attacks on the coast, the Red-Ship Raiders leave burned-out villages and demented victims in their wake. The kingdom is also under assault from within, as treachery threatens the throne of the ailing king. In this time of great danger, the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz’s hands—and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.

    Praise for Robin Hobb and Royal Assassin
      
    “[Robin] Hobb continues to revitalize a genre that often seems all too generic, making it new in ways that range from the subtle to the shocking.”—Locus
     
    “[Royal Assassin] reaches astonishing new heights. . . . The Farseer saga is destined for greatness—a must-read for every devotee of epic fantasy.”—Sense of Wonder

    About Royal Assassin

    In hardcover for the first time ever! A richly illustrated anniversary edition from the beloved Farseer Trilogy, hailed by George R. R. Martin as “fantasy as it ought to be written,” and Lin-Manuel Miranda as “an incredible series.”

    FitzChivalry Farseer and the Fool are back again in book two of the beloved saga, full of adventure, magic, and sinister plots. A quarter-century after the original publication of the Farseer Trilogy, these special editions present Robin Hobb’s modern classics as never before: in gorgeous hardcover editions, with ten beautiful full-color illustrations by Magali Villeneuve.

    Fitz has barely survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd and to remain in the distant mountains. But love and events of terrible urgency draw him back to the court at Buckkeep, and into the deadly intrigues of the royal family.

    Renewing their vicious attacks on the coast, the Red-Ship Raiders leave burned-out villages and demented victims in their wake. The kingdom is also under assault from within, as treachery threatens the throne of the ailing king. In this time of great danger, the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz’s hands—and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.

    About Royal Assassin

    “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin

    Fitz has barely survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant mountains. But love and events of terrible urgency draw him back to the court at Buckkeep, and into the deadly intrigues of the royal family.
     
    Renewing their vicious attacks on the coast, the Red-Ship Raiders leave burned-out villages and demented victims in their wake. The kingdom is also under assault from within, as treachery threatens the throne of the ailing king. In this time of great danger, the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz’s hands—and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.

    BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Robin Hobb’s Assassin’s Quest.

    Praise for Robin Hobb and Royal Assassin
     
    “[Robin] Hobb continues to revitalize a genre that often seems all too generic, making it new in ways that range from the subtle to the shocking.”—Locus
     
    “[Royal Assassin] reaches astonishing new heights. . . . The Farseer saga is destined for greatness—a must-read for every devotee of epic fantasy.”—Sense of Wonder

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    The Liveship Traders Trilogy 3-Book Bundle
    The Tawny Man Trilogy 3-Book Bundle
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    See all books by Robin Hobb

    Also by Robin Hobb

    Fool's Quest
    The Farseer Trilogy 3-Book Bundle
    The Liveship Traders Trilogy 3-Book Bundle
    The Tawny Man Trilogy 3-Book Bundle
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    See all books by Robin Hobb

    About Robin Hobb

    Robin Hobb is the author of the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, the Soldier Son Trilogy, and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. She has also written as Megan Lindholm. She is a native of Washington State.

    About Robin Hobb

    Robin Hobb is the author of the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, the Soldier Son Trilogy, and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. She has also written as Megan Lindholm. She is a native of Washington State.

    About Robin Hobb

    Robin Hobb is the author of the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, the Soldier Son Trilogy, and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. She has also written as Megan Lindholm. She is a native of Washington State.

    About Robin Hobb

    Robin Hobb is the author of the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, the Soldier Son Trilogy, and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. She has also written as Megan Lindholm. She is a native of Washington State.

    Product Details

    Category: Epic Fantasy

    Paperback | $18.99
    Published by Del Rey
    Aug 29, 2023 | 704 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9780593722831

    Category: Epic Fantasy

    Mass Market Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Spectra
    Feb 03, 1997 | 688 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780553573411

    Category: Epic Fantasy

    Hardcover | $35.00
    Published by Del Rey
    Jun 16, 2020 | 704 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/8 | ISBN 9780593157923

    Category: Epic Fantasy

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Spectra
    Nov 05, 2002 | 688 Pages | ISBN 9780553897494
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    Praise for Robin Hobb and Royal Assassin
     
    “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin
     
    “[Robin] Hobb continues to revitalize a genre that often seems all too generic, making it new in ways that range from the subtle to the shocking.”—Locus
     
    “[Royal Assassin] reaches astonishing new heights. . . . The Farseer saga is destined for greatness—a must-read for every devotee of epic fantasy.”—Sense of Wonder

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