Robin LaFevers
Robin LaFevers is an American author known for her historical fiction and fantasy novels, particularly the 'His Fair Assassin' series.
Books
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1. Grave Mercy
His Fair Assassin
Set in 15th-century Brittany, this historical fantasy novel follows Ismae, a young girl who escapes a brutal arranged marriage and finds refuge in a convent dedicated to the god of Death. Trained as an assassin, she is tasked with eliminating those marked by her god, but her mission becomes complicated when she is sent to the high court of Brittany. There, she must navigate political intrigue, uncover dangerous secrets, and confront her own beliefs about justice and loyalty, all while grappling with her growing feelings for a mysterious nobleman.
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2. Dark Triumph
His Fair Assassin, Book II
Set in a richly detailed medieval world, this gripping tale follows Sybella, a fierce and skilled assassin trained by the convent of St. Mortain, the god of death. Haunted by a traumatic past and driven by a thirst for vengeance, she is sent on a perilous mission to infiltrate the treacherous d'Albret household. As she navigates a web of political intrigue and deadly secrets, Sybella must confront her own demons and forge unexpected alliances to protect those she loves and ultimately find redemption.
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3. Mortal Heart
Raised in a convent that serves Death, a devoted novice is told she must become a secluded seeress, but she defies that fate and escapes. Traveling with the ghostly Hellequin and their enigmatic leader, she uncovers the abbess’s treachery and startling truths about her own divine origins. Amid court intrigue and the fight for Brittany’s independence, she claims her agency, aids a beleaguered duchess, and chooses a future shaped by love and free will.
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