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Robin Hobb

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Robin Hobb is the principal fantasy pen name of American author Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden. Under this name she has written the Realm of the Elderlings, a linked sequence of five sub-series beginning with 'Assassin's Apprentice' (1995). The narrative centers on FitzChivalry Farseer, a royal bastard trained as an assassin in a fictional kingdom. Hobb's earlier works, published under the name Megan Lindholm, include novels of fantasy and science fiction.

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Is fantasy author Robin Hobb a pen name?

Yes, Robin Hobb is the fantasy pen name for American author Margaret Ogden. She also previously published books under the pseudonym Megan Lindholm before adopting the Hobb name for her 1995 novel Assassin's Apprentice.

What order should I read Robin Hobb's Realm of the Elderlings series in?

Readers should start with the Farseer Trilogy, beginning with Assassin's Apprentice. The massive saga continues chronologically through the Liveship Traders and Tawny Man trilogies, following the life of the royal bastard FitzChivalry Farseer.

Are Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders books connected to the Farseer trilogy?

Yes, while the Liveship Traders trilogy focuses on different characters, it takes place in the exact same world as the Farseer books. Reading both series is essential because events and magical lore in one heavily impact the plot of the other.

Did Robin Hobb write the Soldier Son trilogy?

Yes, Robin Hobb wrote the Soldier Son trilogy, which is a separate fantasy universe from her Realm of the Elderlings books. The series starts with Shaman's Crossing and explores themes of magic, plague, and indigenous cultures.