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Royal Assassin

The Farseer Trilogy, Book 2

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Royal Assassin

By: Robin Hobb
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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The second volume in Robin Hobb’s internationally bestselling Farseer series.

We are here Fitz, you and I, to change the future and the world…

Fitz dreams of Red-Ship Raiders sacking a coastal village, leaving not a single man, woman or child alive. Tortured by this terrible vision he returns to the Six Duchies court where all is far from well.

King Shrewd has been struck down by a mysterious illness and King-in-waiting, Verity, spends all his time attempting to conjure storms to confuse and destroy the Red-Ship Raiders. And when he leaves on an insane mission to seek out the mystical Elderings, Fitz is left alone and friendless but for the wolf Nighteyes and the King’s Fool with his cryptic prophesies.

©2012 Robin Hobb (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Fantasy Historical Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting

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
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I am not even pausing before starting the next one! I cant wait ro devour them all.

Hooked!

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found it funny how the narrators voice jumped between English and a southern USA accent whenever played a drunk or aggressive person, it was like the characters suddenly became cowboys. good book, the fighting isn't immersive but I've been spoiled by Brandon Sanderson, Hobbs characters are what make this book shine

good book, wish I'd read it as a teen

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By the end of book 2 I am hooked. Happy to listen to this all day long.

caught up in the story

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Inticing and great pacing throughout, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The narration was great too, not sure what others are complaining about. I will be starting the second book tonight and can't wait!

great read

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Fantastic character development, you really care for the characters! This is my second time listening to it on audio. Just as good as the first time!

Just as good on the 2nd Listen!

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I’m really enjoying this series of books. I can’t wait to listen to the next one. Well written. Great story and characters.

Great trilogy

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Totally hooked. Although sometimes I found the descriptions lacking and found it hard to form images of what was happening in my mind it was still a very enjoyable read.

Great read!

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seriously good and very addictive. cant wait for next month to read book 3 in the series.

best fantasy series in a long time.

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A slightly depressing beginning, but the rest was very suspenseful and exciting. I can't wait to find out what happens in the end.

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narrator had a great foice and never forgot the sound of peoples voice. Great book

awsome book

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