Fool's Fate

FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queens court. Along with his mentor, Chade, and the simpleminded yet strongly Skilled Thick, Fitz strives to aid Prince Dutiful on a quest that could secure peace with the Outislandsand win Dutiful the hand of the Narcheska Elliania.The Narcheska has set the prince an unfathomable task: to behead a dragon trapped in ice on the isle of Aslevjal. Yet not all the clans of the Outislands support their effort. Are there darker forces at work behind Ellianas demand? Knowing that the Fool has foretold he will die on the island of ice, Fitz plots to leave his dearest friend behind. But fate cannot so easily be defied.Praise for Robin Hobb and Fools FateFantasy as it ought to be written. Robin Hobbs books are diamonds in a sea of zircons. George R. R. Martin[Robin] Hobbs rich, vibrant and unique world [is] filled with sentient ships, magical beasts, and fascinating characters. Highly recommended. Library JournalRich, enchanting fantasy from one of todays best practitionersreminiscent of Ursula Le Guins The Other Wind [and] Anne McCaffreys Pern series. BookPage