About “Assassin's Quest”
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 death, caused by his son Regal. Believed dead, Fitz emerges with the help of his allies and beast magic, but he is physically and emotionally wounded. The kingdom is in chaos, with Regal having abandoned the capital and the rightful heir, Prince Verity, missing. Fitz takes it upon himself to kill Regal, uncovering powerful magic within himself that could change his fate. The story explores themes of loss, revenge, and transformation.
Praise for “Assassin's Quest”
“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”
“An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”
“Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print—including mine!”
Book details
- First published
- 1997
- Latest edition
- 2023 · ISBN 9780593722848
- Pages
- 724
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Assassin's Quest | 2023 | 9780593722848 | Buy on Amazon |
| Assassin's Quest | 2021 | 9780008489816 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Assassin's Quest [Clothbound Edition] | 2017 | 9780008223281 | Buy on Amazon |
| Assassin's Quest | 2014 | 9780007552146 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Assassin's Quest | 2011 | 9780007370443 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The Farseer | 2010 | 9781400114368 | Buy on Amazon |
| Assassin's Quest | 2002 | 9780553897470 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Assassin's Quest | 2002 | 9780553897470 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Assassin's Quest (The Farseer Trilogy) | 1998 | 9780006480112 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Assassin's Quest (The Farseer Trilogy) | 1998 | 9780006480112 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Assassin's Quest?
Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb has 724 pages.
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