The Tawny Man Trilogy Books in Order

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The Tawny Man Trilogy by Robin Hobb is a three-volume series published between 2002 and 2004 and the third trilogy in the Realm of the Elderlings sequence. It follows FitzChivalry Farseer in his mid-thirties and is set after the events of the Farseer Trilogy and the Liveship Traders. Narrated in the first person by FitzChivalry Farseer, the series centers on his role as a skilled and secretive agent within the court of the Six Duchies. He works to protect Prince Dutiful, guide him through political and magical challenges, and confront the ongoing impact of his own past and abilities. Themes of loyalty, hidden identities, and the consequences of power recur throughout the narrative.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Fool's Errand

    Fool's Errand

    2001 · Robin Hobb

    For fifteen years FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed dead by nearly everyone who once cared about him, until destiny seeks…

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  2. Cover of Golden Fool (The Tawny Man, Book 2)

    Golden Fool (The Tawny Man, Book 2)

    2002 · Robin Hobb

    The Golden Fool is a 2002 novel by Robin Hobb, Book 2 of a trilogy following the Farseer and Liveship Traders trilogies. FitzChivalry Farseer,…

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  3. Cover of Fool's fate

    Fool's fate

    2003 · Robin Hobb

    Fool's Fate is the concluding novel in Robin Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy. The story follows FitzChivalry Farseer, now known as Tom Badgerlock, who lives…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Tawny Man Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Fool's Errand”. Start with “Fool's Errand.”

How many books are in the The Tawny Man Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Robin Hobb , published between 2001–2003.

Where can I buy the The Tawny Man Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.