Robin Hobb Libri

«Sperai di non diventare troppo abile nel mentire a me stesso. Era un lusso che un assassino non poteva permettersi…». Il bastardo reale sta crescendo. Fitz ormai non è più un ragazzino inesperto: gli si legge in volto il sangue del padre. È sopravvissuto alla sua prima pericolosa missione come assassino del re eppure, sofferente e amareggiato, sogna di rompere la promessa fatta a re Sagace, rimanendo nel lontano Regno delle Montagne. Ma l'amore mai dimenticato per Molly e la visione di eventi tragici lo riconducono alla corte di Castelcervo, fra i mortali intrighi della famiglia reale dei Lungavista...

'Fantasy as it ought to be written' George R.R. Martin The thrilling conclusion to Robin Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy.

When Prince Dutiful disappears, is it only because he is nervous about his betrothal ceremony, or has he been taken hostage by the Witted? As the situation worsens, Queen Kettricken summons Fitz to track the young prince down than another gifted with the Wit? This is the first in a new trilogy.

FitzChivalry Farseer and his enigmatic companion, the Fool, transition into a unique adult coloring book format, offering both longtime fans and newcomers a fresh way to engage with these beloved characters. The coloring book features iconic figures from the series, including Nighteyes the wolf and Motley the crow, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the richly crafted world of Robin Hobb. This creative endeavor celebrates over twenty years of storytelling, inviting artistic expression alongside the narrative.

The conclusion to the Fitz and the Fool trilogy and the long-awaited finale to Robin Hobb's most-loved world, Assassin's Fate is a magnificent tour de force and with it Hobb demonstrates yet again that she is the reigning queen of epic fantasy.

The concluding installment of the remarkable Liveship Traders series.

Ranking alongside George R.R. Martin as a master of fantasy, New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb presents the second installment in her Fitz and the Fool trilogy. The harrowing adventures of FitzChivalry Farseer and his enigmatic friend the Fool continue in this compelling sequel to Fool's Assassin. Hobb expertly builds upon previous narratives, unveiling devastating secrets and conspiracies that cast a dark shadow over Fitz's world and future hope. Long ago, Fitz and the Fool changed the world, restoring dragon magic and securing the Farseer succession. However, the Fool now lies near death, harmed by mysterious figures whose plans for domination involve Fitz's daughter. Distracted by the Fool's perilous condition and caught in royal court intrigues, Fitz lowers his guard, leading to a catastrophic moment when his daughter is stolen by those who would use her as a weapon. Yet FitzChivalry Farseer possesses his own weapons; an ancient magic flows through him, and though his skills as an assassin have waned, they are not easily forgotten. Now, both enemies and allies will discover that a man with nothing left to lose is the most dangerous of all. Hobb's storytelling is richly emotional, inviting readers to inhabit her world rather than merely rush through it.

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. As Royal Assassin begins, Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. 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.

The triumphant conclusion to the Tawny Man trilogy, from the author of the bestselling Farseer and Liveship Traders trilogies. The moving end to the tale of the Farseers, in which kingdoms must stand or fall on the beat of a dragon's wings, or a Fool's heart. A small and sadly untried coterie - the old assassin Chade, the serving-boy Thick, Prince Dutiful, and his reluctant Skillmaster, Fitz - sail towards the distant island of Aslevjal. There they must fulfil the Narcheska's challenge to her betrothed: to lay the head of the dragon Icefyre, whom legends tell is buried there deep beneath the ice, upon her hearth. Only with the completion of this quest can the marriage proceed, and the resulting alliance signal an end to war between the two kingdoms. It is not a happy ship: tensions between the folk of the Six Duchies and their traditional enemies, the Outislanders, lie just beneath the surface. Thick is constantly ill, and his random but powerful Skilling has taken on a dark and menacing tone, while Chade's fascination with the Skill is growing to the point of obsession. Having ensured that his beloved friend the Fool is safely left behind in Buckkeep, Fitz is guilt-stricken; but he is determined to keep his fate at bay, since prophecy foretells the Fool's death if he ever sets foot on the isle of the black dragon. But as their ship draws in towards Aslevjal a lone figure awaits them...

A stunningly illustrated anniversary edition of the final chapter of the beloved Farseer Trilogy, hailed by George R.R. Martin as 'fantasy as it ought to be written' and by Lin-Manuel Miranda as 'an incredible series'.