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Book 1 in The Farseer Trilogy

Assassin’s Apprentice

by Robin Hobb

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The Farseer Trilogy reading order

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  1. 1 Assassin’s Apprentice You are here
  2. 2 Royal Assassin
  3. 3 Assassin’s Quest

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About Assassin’s Apprentice

Who wrote Assassin’s Apprentice?
Assassin’s Apprentice was written by Robin Hobb.
Is Assassin’s Apprentice part of a series?
Yes. Assassin’s Apprentice is book 1 in the The Farseer Trilogy series, and it is the best place to start reading the series.
What books are similar to Assassin’s Apprentice?
If you enjoyed Assassin’s Apprentice, readers also recommend Nevernight, The Tainted Cup, Phantasma and For the Wolf.

About Robin Hobb

Robin Hobb is a bestselling fantasy author, creator of the Realm of the Elderlings, including Farseer, Tawny Man, and Liveship Traders series. Her work features character-driven epic fantasy, political intrigue, and morally complex heroes.

Books, series and tropes by Robin Hobb

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