The 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.
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Robin Hobb
A 1995 novel by Robin Hobb about Fitz, the bastard son of Prince Chivalry, raised by his father's stableman and treated as an outcast except by King…
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Buy on AmazonRoyal 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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Buy on Amazon1997 · Robin Hobb
The book is the final installment of the Farseer trilogy by Robin Hobb. It follows FitzChivalry as he deals with the aftermath of King Shrewd's…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Robin Hobb
Young Fitz, the illegitimate son of Prince Chivalry, is ignored by all royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has tutored him in the dark arts…
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Buy on AmazonAssassin’s Apprentice / Royal Assassin / Assassin’s Quest
Year unknown · Robin Hobb
This omnibus gathers all three novels of the Farseer Trilogy, following FitzChivalry Farseer from his arrival at court as a royal bastard through his…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the 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 The Farseer Trilogy series?
We list 5 books by Robin Hobb , published between 1996–2004.
Where can I buy the 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.