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Ship of Destiny

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About “Ship of Destiny”

Robin Hobb's Ship of Destiny, the conclusion to the Liveship Traders trilogy, follows the struggles of Bingtown, a city torn apart by war and greed. Matriarch Ronica Vestrit tries to unite the city's people against the Chalcedean threat, despite being accused of treason. Meanwhile, Althea Vestrit searches for her liveship, the Vivacia, captained by Brashen, while facing dangers from pirates and the ship's unstable nature. The Vivacia prepares for a final confrontation that could change everything. The novel explores themes of heroism, treachery, and the bond between humans and liveships. It is a powerful and emotional ending to a fantasy series.

Praise for “Ship of Destiny”

“This book soars. . . . [A] splendid conclusion to one of the finest fantasy sagas to bridge the millennium . . . a masterful achievement.”

— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Eminently entertaining . . . This is rousing sea adventure on an epic scale.”

— Locus

Book details

First published
2000
Latest edition
2011 · ISBN 9780007370474
Pages
677
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How many pages is Ship of Destiny?

Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb has 677 pages.

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