Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb

The second book of the epic Farseer Trilogy, now back in trade paperback, with glorious new covers!

“[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

FitzChivalry Farseer and the Fool are back in book two of the beloved saga, full of adventure, magic, and sinister plots. 

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.

Story Locale: Fantasy world/Realm of the Elderlings

Series Overview: The king’s bastard grandson comes to court and is turned into his gradfather’s secret assassin in the second book of one of most lauded fantasy series of all time.

Publication History: Del Rey MM (04/1996)

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

Author Residence: Tacoma, WA

Author Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska