“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin Prince Dutiful has been rescued from his Piebald kidnappers and the court has resumed its normal rhythms. There FitzChivalry Farseer, gutted by the loss of his wolf bondmate, must take up residence at Buckkeep as a journeyman assassin. Posing as a bodyguard, Fitz becomes the eyes … bodyguard, Fitz becomes the eyes and ears behind the walls, guiding a kingdom straying closer to civil strife each day. Amid a multitude of problems, Fitz must ensure that no one betrays the Prince’s secret—one that could topple the throne: that he, like Fitz, possesses the dread “beast magic.” Only Fitz’s friendship with the Fool brings him solace. But even that is shattered when devastating revelations from the Fool’s past are exposed. Bereft of support and adrift in intrigue, Fitz finds that his biggest challenge may be simply to survive.
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Robin Hobb’s Fool’s Fate.
Praise for Robin Hobb and Golden Fool
“[Robin Hobb] ranks near the top of the high fantasy field. . . . [She] juggles all the balls with aplomb, besides providing spot-on characterizations.”—Publishers Weekly
“Solid storytelling with warmth and heart.”—The Kansas City Star
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This is an excellent part of a wonderful series. The plot, characters, and world are fascinating. Amazing details and character development .
I recommend all 3 Hobb trilogies about Fitz. The Fitz character is remarkably complex and three dimensional. Her other series are OK, at best. This one is solid gold!
As with all the books in this series, Golden Fool was full of surprises. I love Hobb’s style and all her characters, even the ones you dislike.
I would recommend this series to anyone who likes a great fantasy read.
After finishing Robin Hobb’s Golden Fool, my general reaction was that, in the best way possible, I’d been here before.
The second book in Hobb’s Tawny Man trilogy bears more than a passing resemblance to Royal Assassin, the second book in her Farseer trilogy. In each, Fitz juggles multiple responsibilities while trying to face down a variety of …
A great series.