Fool’s Assassin (The Fitz and the Fool, #1)
by Robin Hobb
Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb holds a highly rated rating of 4.35 out of 5, based on 15.6K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 688 pages.
About Fool's Assassin
Tom Badgerlock has been living peaceably in the manor house at Withywoods with his beloved wife Molly these many years, the estate a reward to his family for loyal service to the crown.But behind the facade of respectable middle-age lies a turbulent and violent past. For Tom Badgerlock is actually FitzChivalry Farseer, bastard scion of the Farseer line, convicted user of Beast-magic, and assassin. A man who has risked much for his king and lost more…On a shelf in his den sits a triptych carved in memory stone of a man, a wolf and a fool. Once, these three were inseparable friends: Fitz, Nighteyes and the Fool. But one is long dead, and one long-missing.Then one Winterfest night a messenger arrives to seek out Fitz, but mysteriously disappears, leaving nothing but a blood-trail. What was the message? Who was the sender? And what has happened to the messenger?Suddenly Fitz's violent old life erupts into the peace of his new world, and nothing and no one is safe.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robin Hobb |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 688 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.35 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,601 |
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What genre is Fool's Assassin?
Fool's Assassin is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Fool's Assassin worth reading?
Based on 15.6K reader ratings, Fool's Assassin has an average score of 4.35 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Fool's Assassin?
Fool's Assassin has 688 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Fool's Assassin?
Fool's Assassin was written by Robin Hobb. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Fool's Assassin?
The ISBN-13 for Fool's Assassin is 9780553392420.0.
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