by Robin Hobb
First published 2014
Fitz Farseer has finally found peace, living quietly as a royal assassin-turned-stableman. But his hard-won solitude shatters when an ominous letter summons him back to the court. A new danger threatens the Six Duchies, and Fitz's unique skills are needed once more. Dragged from his secluded life, he must navigate a tangled web of political intrigue, uncover a conspiracy, and confront the ghosts of his bloody past. As the stakes rise, Fitz discovers that the only way to protect the kingdom may be to embrace the assassin he tried to leave behind.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, redemption-arc
704 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey
Content warnings: murder, violence