Items related to Fool's Fate
Synopsis
FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queen’s court. Along with his mentor, Chade, and the simpleminded yet strongly Skilled Thick, Fitz strives to aid Prince Dutiful on a quest that could secure peace with the Outislands—and win Dutiful the hand of the Narcheska Elliania.
The Narcheska has set the prince an unfathomable task: to behead a dragon trapped in ice on the isle of Aslevjal. Yet not all the clans of the Outislands support their effort. Are there darker forces at work behind Elliana’s demand? Knowing that the Fool has foretold he will die on the island of ice, Fitz plots to leave his dearest friend behind. But fate cannot so easily be defied.
Praise for Robin Hobb and Fool’s Fate
“Fantasy as it ought to be written.... Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.” —George R. R. Martin
“[Robin] Hobb’s rich, vibrant and unique world [is] filled with sentient ships, magical beasts, and fascinating characters.... Highly recommended.” —Library Journal
“Rich, enchanting fantasy from one of today’s best practitioners...reminiscent of Ursula Le Guin’s The Other Wind [and] Anne McCaffrey’s Pern series.” —BookPage
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
Fool's Fate is the third book of Robin Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy, and the ninth and concluding volume of the Fitzchivalry Farseer saga, one of the best high-fantasy series of the turn of the millennium. Fitz is the bastard son of the royal family of the Six Duchies, which he serves as assassin, guardsman, and Skill-magician. Fitz also serves the White Prophet as "Catalyst," the unique person who may enable the White Prophet to change human destiny for the better. In Fool's Fate, Fitz must accompany his kinsman, Prince Dutiful Farseer, to a distant northern island, where the prince must slay the world's last male dragon to win the hand of the Out Islands princess Elliania, the woman he loves. However, not even Elliania wants the dragon dead; why, then, does she require Dutiful to kill Icefyre? Are darker forces manipulating Elliania? Even worse, if Icefyre dies, the White Prophet foresees not only his own death, but a grim future for humankind. The prophet's only hope of changing the future is his Catalyst. --Cynthia Ward
From the Inside Flap
A heralded writer of epic fantasy, Robin Hobb has given readers worlds within worlds in her heroic Farseer and Liveship Traders trilogies. Now she takes the final step in the breathtaking trilogy of the Tawny Man, as the tale of FitzChivalry Farseer comes to an epic end. Rife with boundless adventure and unforgettable characters, Fool?s Fate is destined to become a classic of the genre.
Assassin, spy, and Skillmaster, FitzChivalry Farseer, now known only as man-at-arms Tom Badgerlock, has become firmly ensconced in the queen?s court at Buckkeep. Only a few are aware of his fabled, tangled past?and the sacrifices he made to survive it. And fewer know of his possession of the Skill magic. With Prince
Dutiful, his assassin-mentor Chade, and the simpleminded yet strongly Skilled Thick, FitzChivalry strives to aid the prince on a quest that could ultimately secure peace between the Six Duchies and the Outislands?and win Dutiful the hand of the Narcheska Elliania.
For the Narcheska has set the prince on an unfathomable task: to behead a dragon trapped in ice?the legendary Icefyre, on the island of Aslevjal. Yet not all the clans of the Outislands support the prince?s effort to behead their
legendary defender. Are there darker forces at work behind the Narcheska?s imperious demand? As the prince and his coterie set sail, FitzChivalry works behind the scenes, playing nursemaid to the ailing Thick, while striving to strengthen their Skill?ultimately bringing his unacknowledged daughter into the web of the Skill magic, where the truth must finally unfold.
The quest emerges amid riddles that must be unraveled, a clash of cultures, and the ultimate betrayal. For knowing that the Fool has foretold he will die on the island of ice, FitzChivalry has plotted with Chade to leave his dearest friend behind. But fate cannot so easily be defied.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherVoyager / HarperCollins
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0007110588
- ISBN 13 9780007110582
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages808
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Fool's Fate
Stock Image
Foolâs Fate: The triumphant conclusion to the tale of the Farseers, in which kingdoms must stand or fall on the beat of a dragon's wings, or a Fool's heart. (The Tawny Man Trilogy, Book 3)
Published by
Voyager / HarperCollins, 2004
ISBN 10: 0007110588
ISBN 13: 9780007110582
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002829667
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Foolâs Fate: The triumphant conclusion to the tale of the Farseers, in which kingdoms must stand or fall on the beat of a dragon's wings, or a Fool's heart. (The Tawny Man Trilogy, Book 3)
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 0007110588
ISBN 13: 9780007110582
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The triumphant conclusion to our three thrilling fantasy series, from the author of the bestselling Farseer and Liveship traders trilogies. The triumphant conclusion to the tale of the Farseers, in which kingdoms must stand or fall on the beat of a dragon's wings, or a Fool's heart. A small and sadly untried coterie the old assassin Chade, the serving-boy Thick, Prince Dutiful, and his reluctant Skillmaster, Fitz sail towards the distant island of Aslevjal. There they must fulfil the Narcheskas challenge to her betrothed: to lay the head of the dragon Icefyre, whom legends tell is buried there deep beneath the ice, upon her hearth. Only with the completion of this quest can the marriage proceed, and the resulting alliance signal an end to war between the two kingdoms. It is not a happy ship: tensions between the folk of the Six Duchies and their traditional enemies, the Outislanders, lie just beneath the surface. Thick is constantly ill, and his random but powerful Skilling has taken on a dark and menacing tone, while Chades fascination with the Skill is growing to the point of obsession. Having ensured that his beloved friend the Fool is safely left behind in Buckkeep, Fitz is guilt-stricken; but he is determined to keep his fate at bay, since prophecy foretells the Fools death if he ever sets foot on the isle of the black dragon. But as their ship draws in towards Aslevjal a lone figure awaits them. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001436087
Quantity: 6 available
Stock Image
Fool's Fate
Published by
Voyager / HarperCollins, 2004
ISBN 10: 0007110588
ISBN 13: 9780007110582
Used
Softcover
Seller: Hamelyn, Madrid, Spain
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Como nuevo. : En 'Fool's Fate', FitzChivalry Farseer, conocido como Tom Badgerlock, se encuentra en la corte de Buckkeep. Con el príncipe Dutiful, Chade y Thick, FitzChivalry ayuda al príncipe en una búsqueda para asegurar la paz entre los Seis Ducados y las Islas Exteriores, y ganar la mano de Narcheska Elliania. La Narcheska encarga al príncipe decapitar a un dragón atrapado en hielo, Icefyre, en la isla de Aslevjal. Mientras el príncipe y su séquito zarpan, FitzChivalry trabaja entre bastidores, fortaleciendo su Skill. La búsqueda se desarrolla entre acertijos, un choque de culturas y traiciones, sabiendo que el Bufón ha predicho que morirá en la isla de hielo, FitzChivalry ha planeado dejar atrás a su amigo, pero el destino no se puede desafiar. EAN: 9780007110582 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Fantasía Título: Fool's Fate Autor: Robin Hobb Editorial: Voyager / HarperCollins Idioma: en Páginas: 816 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2022-03-04-187102
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fool's Fate: The triumphant co
Published by
Voyager / HarperCollins, 2004
ISBN 10: 0007110588
ISBN 13: 9780007110582
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00082986556
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fool's Fate (Tawny Man)
Published by
Voyager / HarperCollins, 2003
ISBN 10: 0007110588
ISBN 13: 9780007110582
Used
Paperback
Seller: West Coast Bookseller, Moorpark, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Like New. Signed by the author Robin Hobb. New book. Seller Inventory # CC634
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fool's Fate
Seller: Allyouneedisbooks Ltd, Westbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
New Edition. Condition: vg+. vg+ 1st Voyager large trade 2004 edition paperback book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 109908
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fool's Fate
Published by
Voyager / HarperCollins, 2004
ISBN 10: 0007110588
ISBN 13: 9780007110582
Used
Softcover
Seller: LiLi - La Liberté des Livres, CANEJAN, France
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Le livre peut montrer des signes d'usure dus a une utilisation constante, etre marque, porter des marques d'identification ou presenter plusieurs dommages esthetiques mineurs. vendeur professionnel; envoi soigne en 24/48h. Seller Inventory # 2411220002770
Quantity: 1 available