The Farseer Trilogy (1) — ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE VOLUME 1: Th Hardcover

"Assassin's Apprentice, Volume 1" is the foundational first book in Robin Hobb's critically acclaimed Farseer Trilogy, introducing readers to the harsh yet captivating world of the Six Duchies through the eyes of FitzChivalry Farseer. Born a royal bastard, Fitz is thrust into the treacherous intrigues of the court at a young age, where he is secretly trained in the art of assassination. Possessing the ancient and often despised magic of the Wit, which allows him to bond with animals, and a burgeoning connection to the more noble Skill, Fitz finds himself navigating a dangerous path between his duty to the crown, his burgeoning powers, and the personal loyalties that threaten to unravel his carefully constructed life. As barbarian raiders plague the coasts, Fitz's unique skills and conflicted nature become crucial to the survival of the kingdom and the Farseer line.