Farseer Trilogy Books in Order

Robin Hobb's fantasy trilogy follows FitzChivalry Farseer, the royal bastard secretly trained as an assassin, as he navigates court intrigue and magic in the kingdom of the Six Duchies. It launches the larger Realm of the Elderlings saga.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Assassin's Apprentice

    Assassin's Apprentice

    1995 · Robin Hobb

    FitzChivalry Farseer, the illegitimate son of a prince, is brought to the royal court of Buckkeep, where his very existence stirs unease. Taken in…

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  2. Cover of Royal Assassin (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 2)

    Royal Assassin (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 2)

    1996 · Robin Hobb

    Fitz returns to Buckkeep as the Six Duchies reel under brutal raids that leave villages hollowed of their humanity. Bound to serve the throne as both…

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  3. Cover of Assassin's Quest

    Assassin's Quest

    1997 · Robin Hobb

    Shattered in body and spirit after betrayal, Fitz must rebuild himself and decide who he truly is. Driven by loyalty and the call of an old magic, he…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Farseer Trilogy books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and matches the author's intended chronological sequence Start with “Assassin's Apprentice.”

How many books are in the Farseer Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Robin Hobb , published between 1995–1997.

Where can I buy the Farseer Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.