Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chivalry Farseer, is a royal bastard, cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and companionship. But the Wit, if used too often, is a perilous magic, and one abhorred by the nobility.
Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chivalry Farseer, is a royal bastard, cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and companionship. But the Wit, if used too often, is a perilous magic, and one abhorred by the nobility.
So when Fitz is finally adopted into the royal household, he must give up his old ways and embrace a new life of weaponry, scribing, courtly manners; and how to kill a man secretly, as he trains to become a royal assassin.
Reading guide
Why read Assassin's Apprentice?
Released in 1995, Assassin's Apprentice sits at an interesting point in literary history, bridging classic sensibilities with more modern narrative techniques.
It sits at the crossroads of Fantasy, Fiction, and Adventure, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Robin Hobb's work and build a focused reading list.
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Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chivalry Farseer, is a royal bastard, cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and companionship. But the Wit, if used too often, is a...
Who wrote Assassin's Apprentice?
Assassin's Apprentice is by Robin Hobb.
What genre is Assassin's Apprentice?
Assassin's Apprentice falls within Fantasy, Fiction, and Adventure. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
When was Assassin's Apprentice published?
Assassin's Apprentice was first published in 1995 by Robin Hobb.
Is Assassin's Apprentice available as an audiobook or ebook?
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