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Assassin's Apprentice: The Farseer Trilogy

Set in a realm known as the Six Duchies, the narrative centers on a young boy brought to the royal court and acknowledged as the illegitimate offspring of a ruling prince. Kept out of the public eye, he is apprenticed to the kingdom's master assassin and trained in the arts of stealth, combat, and subterfuge. Alongside his perilous education, the protagonist discovers he possesses two distinct forms of magic: an inherited telepathic ability tied to the royal bloodline, and an older, heavily stigmatized bond with animals. As foreign raiders threaten the shores and internal court politics grow increasingly treacherous, he must navigate the complexities of his precarious position, utilizing his unique skills to protect the throne from both external enemies and internal betrayal. more

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Robin Hobb
Robin Hobb

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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