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“You can be the dead fish. I'll be the old stick”

Quote by Robin Hobb

Book:The Tawny Man Trilogy 3-Book Bundle: Fool's Errand, Golden Fool, Fool's Fate

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The Tawny Man Trilogy 3-Book Bundle: Fool's Errand, Golden Fool, Fool's Fate

The Tawny Man Trilogy is a fantasy series that features a complex narrative and engaging characters. The three books in this bundle collectively tell a story of adventure, magic, and personal growth. Fool's Errand introduces the protagonist and sets the stage for the series, Golden Fool continues the tale with further exploration of the world and its inhabitants, and Fool's Fate concludes the story with a climactic resolution. more

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Robin Hobb is an American novelist renowned for her fantasy novels. Her works are known for their complex characters and in-depth historical backgrounds, which have won her a dedicated following. more

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