by Robin Hobb
First published 2002
Disgraced assassin Fitz Farseer returns to the royal court, forced to safeguard the prince's perilous past. As factions vie for power, Fitz navigates treacherous alliances, uncovers shadowy enemies, and fights to protect the throne—all while wrestling with his own devastating losses. With the kingdom on the brink, Fitz's wits and loyalty may be the only things standing between stability and all-out chaos.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, political-machinations
Setting: Royal Court
Period: Medieval
670 pages · Paperback · Del Rey
Content warnings: violence