Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
The novel follows the journey of Fitz, the bastard son of a noble prince, who is taken into the royal household of the Six Duchies and secretly trained in the art of assassination. As he grows, Fitz is caught between his loyalty to the throne and his own moral compass. He must navigate a court rife with political intrigue, magic, and treachery, all while grappling with his own identity and the magical Skill that he possesses. His quest for acceptance and purpose is further complicated by the kingdom's need for his unique talents to protect the realm from internal and external threats.
The 3401st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 480
- Words
- 169,481
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 10th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 69th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 438th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)