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Assassin's Fate: Book Iii Of The Fitz And The Fool Trilogy

by Hobb, Robin

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The stunning conclusion to Robin Hobb’s Fitz and the Fool trilogy, which began with Fool’s Assassin and Fool’s Quest“Every new Robin Hobb novel is a cause for celebration. Along with millions of her other fans, I delight in every visit to the Six Duchies, the Rain Wilds, and the Out Islands, and can’t wait to see where she’ll take me next.”—George R. R. Martin  More than twenty years ago, the first epic fantasy novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Now New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb brings to a momentous close the third trilogy featuring these beloved characters in a novel of unsurpassed artistry that is sure to endure as one of the great masterworks of the genre. Fitz’s young daughter, Bee, has been kidnapped by the Servants, a secret society whose members not only dream of possible futures but use their prophecies to add to their wealth and influence. Bee plays a crucial part in these dreams—but just what part remains uncertain. As Bee is dragged by her sadistic captors across half the world, Fitz and the Fool, believing her dead, embark on a mission of revenge that will take them to the distant island where the Servants reside—a place the Fool once called home and later called prison. It was a hell the Fool escaped, maimed and blinded, swearing never to return. For all his injuries, however, the Fool is not as helpless as he seems. He is a dreamer too, able to shape the future. And though Fitz is no longer the peerless assassin of his youth, he remains a man to be reckoned with—deadly with blades and poison, and adept in Farseer magic. And their goal is simple: to make sure not a single Servant survives their scourge.

About the Author

Hobb, Robin

Robin Hobb is a pseudonym of Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden, an American fantasy author known for her epic fantasy novels set in the Realm of the Elderlings universe.Hobb's books are known for their intricate world-building, character development, and emotionally charged storytelling. Her works are often considered to be character-driven, with a focus on the internal struggles and personal growth of her protagonists.Hobb's best-known works include the Farseer Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, and the Liveship Traders Trilogy, all set in the same universe. Her other series include the Rain Wild Chronicles and the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy.Hobb's writing style is often characterized as immersive and evocative, with a focus on sensory detail and a deep exploration of the psyche of her characters. Her books often deal with themes of identity, trauma, and the impact of personal choices.Overall, Hobb is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential fantasy authors of the past few decades, and her works continue to be beloved by readers around the world.

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