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Assassin's Apprentice is a 1995 fantasy novel by Robin Hobb and the first volume of the Farseer Trilogy, which forms part of the larger Realm of the Elderlings sequence. It follows FitzChivalry Farseer, the illegitimate son of a prince, as he is raised at Buckkeep and secretly trained as a royal assassin. Told in the first person, the novel combines court politics, coming-of-age themes, magic, and conflicts involving the coastal Red Ship Raiders.
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Who is the main character in Assassin's Apprentice?
The protagonist is FitzChivalry Farseer, a royal bastard who is brought to the court of the Six Duchies and trained as an assassin. The novel is told from his first-person perspective as he recounts his difficult upbringing and political entanglements.
What series does Assassin's Apprentice belong to?
Assassin's Apprentice is the first book in Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy, which is itself the opening trilogy of the larger Realm of the Elderlings sequence spanning sixteen novels. The Farseer Trilogy is followed by the Liveship Traders and Tawny Man trilogies.
Is Robin Hobb a pen name?
Yes, Robin Hobb is a pen name used by American author Margaret Ogden, who also writes under the name Megan Lindholm. The Hobb pseudonym is used specifically for the Realm of the Elderlings series and related epic fantasy work.
Do I need to read the Farseer Trilogy in order starting with Assassin's Apprentice?
Yes, Assassin's Apprentice must be read first, followed by Royal Assassin and then Assassin's Quest, as each book directly continues Fitz's story. The broader Realm of the Elderlings series also has a recommended reading order across its multiple sub-trilogies.
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