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Assassin’s Apprentice Book 1

By: Robin Hobb
Narrated by: Joe Eyre
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‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ 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 he 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.

©1995 Robin Hobb (P)2026 HarperCollins Publishers Action & Adventure Animals Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Fantasy Genre Fiction Assassin Royalty

Critic Reviews

'Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers … what makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics.'

The Times

‘In today’s crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb’s books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons’

George R.R. Martin

‘Hobb is superb’ Conn Iggulden

‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ Guardian

‘This is a historical novel with a sly touch of magic. The first in the Farseer trilogy, this book will get new readers hooked on a series that recalls HBO’s Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings’ Telegraph
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I am very picky when it comes to novels so this came as a wonderful surprise. How I had never heard of this amazing series ashames me. Narrator was brilliant, I found it very easy to get into. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

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Joe Eyre has done an amazing job bringing these characters to life. These books are by far some of my favourite ever and I’m so glad I have an equally amazing narration to go along with it.

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Took a long time to get used the narrator but once comfortable the hours flew by.

decent start to a hopefully great series

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