New Releases by Robin Hobb

La dragona Tintaglia ha abandonado su ataúd y descubierto que la gloria de su reino ha pasado a ser un mero recuerdo. Mientras tanto, el Mitonar se ve abocado a la guerra y la matriarca de los Vestrit, acusada de traición, se enfrenta a una grave amenaza externa. Ajenos a todo esto, Althea y Brashen navegan por las turbulentas aguas piratas. Pero en la nave se está gestando un motín y en la mente del propio barco reina la rebelión. Y puede que, para desgracia de muchos, el secreto de las naves mágicas salga por fin a la luz. Tercera entrega de Las leyes del mar, la extraordinaria trilogía fantástica con la que Robin Hobb retorna al mundo que visitó por primera vez en la serie del Vatídico. Esta serie puede leerse sin haber leído ninguna otra de Robin Hobb.

Part two of Assassin''s Apprentice, the first book in Robin Hobb''s bestselling epic fantasy Farseer Trilogy, brought to life in comics form.

The incredibly influential fantasy novel comes to comics! Until recently, Fitz was only known as "boy." The bastard/illegitimate son of a powerful noble, Fitz is taken in by his uncle, Prince Verity, who prepares the boy for a journey to the capital to meet his royal grandfather. But Fitz is not a normal child. An ancient power stirs inside him, something that will change the destiny of the Six Duchies forever! The first comics installment of best-selling author Robin Hobb''s Assassin''s Apprentice! "Fantasy as it ought to be written." –George R.R. Martin

奇幻殿堂級國寶天后 羅蘋．荷布 全球無數奇幻讀者雋永於心的史詩之作 【二十五週年奇幻經典．典藏特別收錄】 ►全新紀念版珍藏封面 ►全系列共30張以上精緻全彩插圖，重現書中經典人物場景 ／ 萬千書迷票選經典必讀， 「刺客正傳」的價值無可取代。 這是一部看完之後，絕對會想推薦給別人的作品。 ／ 作者羅蘋．荷布：「二十五年來，蜚滋從一個五歲的小屁孩，成長為一個刺客高手，再到歷經滄桑的六十歲男人。朋友、伙伴來來去去，他經歷過困苦和孤寂，享受過安詳和滿足。一本接著一本書，我和讀者一直陪伴著他……衷心感激你，在心靈騰出一個空間，給了我的人物角色一個家。」 奇幻大師喬治．馬汀盛讚：「羅蘋．荷布的書是海洋中的鑽石。」 亞馬遜網站讀者：「讀完這本書，我整個人筋疲力盡。我無法詳盡解釋自己的情緒；悲傷、絕望、憤怒、驕傲......這部作品我已經讀了三次，我真的很高興能藉由本書，認識羅蘋．荷布。」 ╳╳╳ 一名身懷精技絕技的皇室刺客， 一段與原智難割捨的生死連結， 一份無法坦白面臨破碎的情感。 他，王室私生子，無數政治任務下的犧牲品， 在性命與忠誠兩難的抉擇下，要如何才能扭轉王國的危機…… 王室私生子蜚滋自首次諭令刺客任務中僥倖生還，差點成了殘廢。 深受打擊的他心懷怨恨，發誓摒棄對國王立下的誓約而隱遁山中。 但是，愛情和一連串緊急的危機，又讓他回到公鹿堡，捲入皇室的致命陰謀中。 紅船劫匪對沿海地區重新發動猛烈攻擊，不但燒毀民宅，還把受害者逼向精神崩潰的邊緣。 在飽經內憂外患的王國裡，背叛的預謀深深威脅著年邁體衰的國王。 在這危機四伏的時刻，蜚滋極可能左右王國的命運，甚至不惜付出至高代價…… ╳╳╳ 媒體與讀者好評： 「在熱絡的奇幻文學出版市場上，羅蘋．荷布的著作就像鑽石般耀眼奪目。」—— 喬治．馬汀（George R. R. Martin）《冰與火之歌》（A Game of Thrones）作者 「懸疑緊張，步步玄機，結局絕佳，令人讚嘆，兼而各角色性格一貫，這部作品很可能會變成奇幻小說的經典。」——出版家週刊 「值得推薦的好書！荷布筆下的人物高潮迭起，他們的舉止也許不盡完美，卻更貼近人生，而且令人難忘。精技與原智魔法、宮廷密謀、不情願的英雄，以及尚未解開的祕密，在在令人欲罷不能地一口氣讀完這本精采好書。」——浪漫時代（Romantic Times） 「如果可以，我想給這本書超過五顆星的評價！」——亞馬遜網站讀者

Dans la ville de Dakota, Mike Stepovitch est un policier divorcé qui vogue dans les affres de la dépression. Lorsqu''il découvre des victimes assassinées dans le sillage d''un gitan amnésique, il croit tenir là son coupable. Pourtant, des événements étranges et surnaturels le font douter. Alors que le gitan recouvre peu à peu la mémoire, ...

A stunningly illustrated anniversary edition of the final chapter of the beloved Farseer Trilogy, hailed by George R. R. Martin as “fantasy as it ought to be written,” and Lin-Manuel Miranda as “an incredible series.” FitzChivalry Farseer and the Fool return in this final volume of the Farseer Trilogy, crowning the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Robin Hobb’s legendary series. Step into the spellbinding finale of this modern classic of epic fantasy, replete with adventure, magic, treachery, and sacrifice, along with ten full-color illustrations by Magali Villeneuve. King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest—perhaps to death. Only Verity’s return—or the heir his princess carries—can save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him—currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was.

Sie ist seine Tochter und Erbin. Doch was das wirklich bedeutet, kann sie noch gar nicht ermessen. Seit Jahrhunderten kontrollieren die Diener von Clerres die Weißen Propheten und sind durch deren Weissagungen zu großer Macht gelangt. Doch die nächste Weiße Prophetin ist Biene, die Tochter des Assassinen Fitz. Selbst Folter kann ihren Willen nicht brechen, denn sie weiß, dass ihr Vater nichts unversucht lassen wird, um sie zu finden. Und sie hat Recht. Fitz ist bereits auf dem Weg, und nicht einmal Drachen können ihn aufhalten ...

Snigmorderens kald er den fantastiske afslutning på Robin Hobbs store klassiker, Farseer-trilogien, der nu endelig foreligger på dansk. I en lille afsidesliggende hytte vender den unge kongelige snigmorder Fitz langsomt tilbage til livet igen, efter hans seneste opgør med prins Regal, der på svigefuld vis har tilranet sig tronen. De få venner, Fitz har, tror nu alle, at han er død, og han kan ikke kontakte dem uden at bringe deres liv i stor fare. Da Fitz således ikke har noget at miste, drager han i selskab med sin ulv af sted til Vadkøbing, hvor De Seks Hertugdømmers nye hersker har trukket sig tilbage efter at have overladt rigets kyst til Rødskibspiraterne. Fitz har et kald: Han må og skal dræbe den mand, der har lagt hele hans verden i ruiner.

Vermogen en Wijsheid is het derde deel van Robin Hobbs trilogie De Boeken van de Zieners. Een klassieker op het gebied van de moderne fantasy. Koning Vlijm is dood door toedoen van zijn eigen zoon Regaal. Zo ook Fitz – althans, dat moet iedereen geloven. Maar met de hulp van zijn bondgenoten en de Wijsheid weet Fitz op te staan uit het graf. Zwaargewond, zowel fysiek als mentaal, duikt hij onder. Het koninkrijk stevent ondertussen op de afgrond af: Regaal heeft de hoofdstad geplunderd achtergelaten, terwijl de rechtmatige erfgenaam, prins Veritas, zich verliest in zijn waanzinnige zoektocht. Alleen Veritas'' terugkeer – of de erfgenaam die zijn vrouw draagt – kan de Zes Hertogdommen nog redden. Maar Fitz kan niet wachten. Gedreven door verlies en bittere herinneringen begint hij aan een gevaarlijke missie: hij moet en zal prins Regaal vermoorden. Terwijl hij wilde stromen van magie in zichzelf ontdekt, begint hij aan zijn laatste, lange reis. ''Elke nieuwe roman van Robin Hobb is er een om te vieren.'' George R.R. Martin

New epic fantasy in the grand tradition—including a never-before-published Song of Ice and Fire story by George R. R. Martin! Fantasy fiction has produced some of the most unforgettable heroes ever conjured onto the page: Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian, Michael Moorcock’s Elric of Melniboné, Fritz Leiber’s Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Classic characters like these made sword and sorcery a storytelling sensation, a cornerstone of fantasy fiction—and an inspiration for a new generation of writers, spinning their own outsize tales of magic and swashbuckling adventure. Now, in The Book of Swords, acclaimed editor and bestselling author Gardner Dozois presents an all-new anthology of original epic tales by a stellar cast of award-winning modern masters—many of them set in their authors’ best-loved worlds. Join today’s finest tellers of fantastic tales, including George R. R. Martin, K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, Ken Liu, C. J. Cherryh, Daniel Abraham, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Kushner, and more on action-packed journeys into the outer realms of dark enchantment and intrepid derring-do, featuring a stunning assortment of fearless swordsmen and warrior women who face down danger and death at every turn with courage, cunning, and cold steel. FEATURING SIXTEEN ALL-NEW STORIES: “The Best Man Wins” by K. J. Parker “Her Father’s Sword” by Robin Hobb “The Hidden Girl” by Ken Liu “The Sword of Destiny” by Matthew Hughes “‘I Am a Handsome Man,’ Said Apollo Crow” by Kate Elliott “The Triumph of Virtue” by Walter Jon Williams “The Mocking Tower” by Daniel Abraham “Hrunting” by C. J. Cherryh “A Long, Cold Trail” by Garth Nix “When I Was a Highwayman” by Ellen Kushner “The Smoke of Gold Is Glory” by Scott Lynch “The Colgrid Conundrum” by Rich Larson “The King’s Evil” by Elizabeth Bear “Waterfalling” by Lavie Tidhar “The Sword Tyraste” by Cecelia Holland “The Sons of the Dragon” by George R. R. Martin And an introduction by Gardner Dozois “When fine writer and expert editor [Gardner] Dozois beckons, authors deliver—and this surely will be one of the year’s essential anthologies.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"É assim que devem ser os livros de fantasia." - George R.R. Martin George R.R. Martin é um dos maiores fãs da literatura de Robin Hobb, que, no mundo todo, é uma das mais celebradas e cultuadas autoras contemporâneas de literatura fantástica. Em a "Saga do Assassino", Robin Hobb retorna, numa nova trilogia, "Os Mercadores de Navios-Vivos", ao universo ficcional conhecido como o Reino dos Antigos. Nesse primeiro volume, O navio arcano, Robb faz referências a clássicos como Moby Dick e Mestre dos mares para conduzir o leitor por uma aventura marítima repleta de magia, contando a história de um orgulhoso grupo de famílias que navega por mares bravios repletos de piratas e serpentes, a bordo do seu protagonista: os seus navios-vivos – embarcações raríssimas e mágicas feitas de madeira-arcana, capazes de adquirir vida própria. Com personagens muito bem caracterizados, tanto física quanto psicologicamente, Robin Hobb tece uma trama envolvente e complexa, que seduz o leitor a cada página.

Er dient seinem König bis in den Tod – ein Meisterwerk voll Magie, Spannung und Emotionen. Fitz ist ein Bastard, der Sohn eines Prinzen und eines Bauernmädchens. Doch schon in jungen Jahren nimmt ihn der König in seine Dienste. Noch ahnt Fitz nicht, was er für seine Treue aufgeben muss – seine Ehre, seine Liebe, sogar sein Leben! Denn die Intrigen bei Hofe sind mannigfaltig, und Fitz kann seine Augen nicht vor dem drohenden Unheil verschließen, das dem Reich droht. Doch da befiehlt ihm der König, genau das zu tun. Fitz muss sich entscheiden: Wird er gehorchen oder seinem eigenen Gewissen folgen? Dieses Buch ist bereits unter dem Titel »Der Adept des Assassinen« im Bastei-Lübbe Verlag erschienen und unter dem Titel »Der Weitseher« im Heyne Verlag

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The stunning conclusion to Robin Hobb’s Fitz and the Fool trilogy, which began with Fool’s Assassin and Fool’s Quest “Every new Robin Hobb novel is a cause for celebration. Along with millions of her other fans, I delight in every visit to the Six Duchies, the Rain Wilds, and the Out Islands, and can’t wait to see where she’ll take me next.”—George R. R. Martin More than twenty years ago, the first epic fantasy novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Now New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb brings to a momentous close the third trilogy featuring these beloved characters in a novel of unsurpassed artistry that is sure to endure as one of the great masterworks of the genre. Fitz’s young daughter, Bee, has been kidnapped by the Servants, a secret society whose members not only dream of possible futures but use their prophecies to add to their wealth and influence. Bee plays a crucial part in these dreams—but just what part remains uncertain. As Bee is dragged by her sadistic captors across half the world, Fitz and the Fool, believing her dead, embark on a mission of revenge that will take them to the distant island where the Servants reside—a place the Fool once called home and later called prison. It was a hell the Fool escaped, maimed and blinded, swearing never to return. For all his injuries, however, the Fool is not as helpless as he seems. He is a dreamer too, able to shape the future. And though Fitz is no longer the peerless assassin of his youth, he remains a man to be reckoned with—deadly with blades and poison, and adept in Farseer magic. And their goal is simple: to make sure not a single Servant survives their scourge.

''Fantasy as it ought to be written'' George R.R. Martin Robin Hobb returns to her best loved characters. Happy endings never last... Years ago, they freed a dragon from the glaciers on Aslevjal. Then they parted ways, the Fool returning to far-off Clerres, while Fitz finally claimed a wife, a family, and a home of his own. Now, betrayed by his own people and broken by torment, the Fool has made his way back to the Six Duchies. But as Fitz attempts to heal his old friend in Buckkeep Castle, his young daughter Bee is abducted from Withywoods by pale and mysterious raiders who leave ruin and confusion in their wake. Fitz must find a way to rescue his beloved Bee. At the same time it is the Fool''s fiercest wish to return to Clerres with the best assassin he has ever known, to gain vengeance and justice. Can Fitz bear to take up the tools of his old trade again, even to avenge his dearest friend and save his child?

"La Hobb continua a dare nuova vita al genere fantasy, esplorando nuove vie narrative che spazianodal non detto al turbamento." Kirkus Reviews Il bastardo reale sta crescendo. Fitz ormai non è piú un ragazzino inesperto: gli si legge in volto il sangue del padre.È sopravvissuto alla sua prima pericolosa missione come assassino del re; ma ora, sofferente e amareggiato,sogna di rompere la promessa fatta a re Sagace, rimanendo nel lontano Regno delle Montagne.Ma l''amore mai dimenticato per Molly e la visione di eventi tragici lo riconducono alla corte di Castelcervo, fra i mortali intrighi della famiglia reale dei Lungavista... In questo secondo romanzo della Trilogia dei Lungavista,séguito de L''apprendista assassino, Robin Hobb conduce i suoi eroi nell''oscurità del male e sul cammino sempre piú difficile delle scelte e del sacrificio individuali. Fitz non è solo un adolescente inquieto, ma il ritratto duro e tormentato di un assassino impegnato in un viaggio straordinario nei misteri della vita e dello Spirito.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Nearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with the first of her acclaimed Farseer novels, Assassin’s Apprentice, which introduced the characters of FitzChivalry Farseer and his uncanny friend the Fool. A watershed moment in modern fantasy, this novel—and those that followed—broke exciting new ground in a beloved genre. Together with George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb helped pave the way for such talented new voices as Scott Lynch, Brandon Sanderson, and Naomi Novik. Over the years, Hobb’s imagination has soared throughout the mythic lands of the Six Duchies in such bestselling series as the Liveship Traders Trilogy and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. But no matter how far she roamed, her heart always remained with Fitz. And now, at last, she has come home, with an astonishing new novel that opens a dark and gripping chapter in the Farseer saga. FitzChivalry—royal bastard and former king’s assassin—has left his life of intrigue behind. As far as the rest of the world knows, FitzChivalry Farseer is dead and buried. Masquerading as Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is now married to his childhood sweetheart, Molly, and leading the quiet life of a country squire. Though Fitz is haunted by the disappearance of the Fool, who did so much to shape Fitz into the man he has become, such private hurts are put aside in the business of daily life, at least until the appearance of menacing, pale-skinned strangers casts a sinister shadow over Fitz’s past . . . and his future. Now, to protect his new life, the former assassin must once again take up his old one. . . . Praise for Fool’s Assassin “Hobb knows the complicated workings of the wayward human heart, and she takes time to depict them in her tale, to tell her story sweetly, insistently, compellingly. . . . A book meant to be inhabited rather than run through.”—The Seattle Times “[FitzChivalry Farseer is] one of the best characters in fantasy literature.”—Fantasy Book Review “[Hobb’s] prose sparkles, her characters leap off the page.”—Tordotcom “Modern fantasy at its irresistible best.”—The Guardian “Fantastic . . . emotionally rich storytelling.”—Library Journal (starred review)

"Robin Hobb es una de las grandes escritoras modernas de fantasía. Que sus novelas sean tan adictivas como la morfina no sólo se debe a su brillante inventiva, sino al modo en que sus personajes se ven implicados y manipulados por el juego de la política." -The Times "En el abigarrado mundo de la literatura fantástica, los libros de Robin Hobb son diamantes en un océano de imitaciones" -George R. R. Martin Traspié, hijo bastardo del noble príncipe Hidalgo, es heredero al trono de los Seis Ducados. Después de ser rechazado por su familia es llevado a la corte real, donde crece bajo la tutela del arisco caballerizo de su padre. Todos los miembros de la realeza lo consideran un paria, salvo el taimado rey Artimañas -su abuelo-, quien busca que sea instruido en las artes del asesinato, ya que por sus venas corre la sangre de una Habilidad mágica. Mientras los bárbaros invasores saquean las costas, Traspié se convierte en un hombre. Pronto deberá enfrentar su primera misión, tan peligrosa como desoladora. Y aunque hay quienes ven en él una amenaza para el trono, quizá posea la fórmula secreta para la supervivencia del reino.

Robin Hobb’s most popular hero, assassin and “beast magic” master FitzChivalry Farseer, returns in this stunning trilogy—an epic of sacrifice, salvation, and untold treachery. For the first time, this convenient eBook bundle brings together all three of the Tawny Man novels: FOOL’S ERRAND GOLDEN FOOL FOOL’S FATE For fifteen years Fitz has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But now, into his isolated life, visitors begin to arrive: Fitz’s mentor from his assassin days; a hedge-witch who foresees the return of a long-lost love; and the Fool, the former White Prophet, who beckons Fitz to fulfill his destiny. Then comes the summons he cannot ignore. Prince Dutiful, the young heir to the Farseer throne, has vanished. Fitz, possessed of magical skills both royal and profane, is the only one who can retrieve him in time for his betrothal ceremony, thus sparing the Six Duchies profound political embarrassment . . . or worse. But even Fitz does not suspect the web of treachery that awaits him—or how his loyalties will be tested to the breaking point. Praise for Robin Hobb and the Tawny Man Trilogy “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin “[Robin] Hobb has created a world brimming with detail and complexity [and] once again proves herself a full master of the epic fantasy.”—Tulsa World, on Fool’s Errand “Splendid . . . Despite some truly wrenching twists, there is a welcome sense of new beginnings.”—Locus, on Fool’s Errand “[Robin Hobb] ranks near the top of the high fantasy field. . . . [She] juggles all the balls with aplomb, besides providing spot-on characterizations.”—Publishers Weekly, on Golden Fool “Solid storytelling with warmth and heart.”—The Kansas City Star, on Golden Fool “[Robin] Hobb’s rich, vibrant and unique world [is] filled with sentient ships, magical beasts, and fascinating characters. . . . Highly recommended.”—Library Journal, on Fool’s Fate “Rich, enchanting fantasy from one of today’s best practitioners . . . reminiscent of Ursula Le Guin’s The Other Wind [and] Anne McCaffrey’s Pern series.”—BookPage, on Fool’s Fate

Return to the world of the Liveship Traders and journey along the Rain Wild River, in the second installment of high adventure from the author of the internationally acclaimed Farseer trilogy.

A fantasy tale on a man who carves a dragon out of stone with which to defend his kingdom from enemies.

Internationally-bestselling, critically-acclaimed author Robin Hobb takes readers deep into the history behind the Farseer series in this exclusive, new novella. This version does not include illustrations by Jackie Morris and is suitable for Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite.

Fruto de uma infidelidade, Fitz, filho de Cavalaria, é um bastardo real, desprezado pelo mundo, sem amigos e solitário. O rapaz refugia-se nos estábulos da realeza e apenas sua conexão mágica com os animais - a antiga arte conhecida como Manha - proporciona-lhe um pouco de alegria e companheirismo. Mas a Manha, se usada com frequência, é uma mágica perigosa e mal vista pela nobreza. Então, quando Fitz é finalmente adotado pela casa real, ele deve abrir mão de seus antigos costumes e aprender a viver esta nova vida: artilharia, escrita, bons modos, a magia do Talento... e, secretamente, aprender a matar um homem, já que é treinado para se tornar o assassino real e um dos homens de confiança do Rei Sagaz. Quando salteadores bárbaros começam a atacar os povoados costeiros, Fitz será encarregado da sua primeira missão. Ao mesmo tempo, perceberá que está rodeado de intrigas, segredos, desonra, heroísmo, aventuras e magia. Embora alguns o vejam como uma ameaça ao trono, ele talvez se torne a principal peça para a sobrevivência do próprio reino. Em O Aprendiz de Assassino, primeiro volume da série "Saga do assassino", Robin Hobb cria uma das histórias mais amadas da literatura de fantasia.

The second in the thrilling fantasy series returning readers to the Six Duchies and the magical world of the Farseers, from the author of the bestselling Assassin''s Apprentice.

For a limited time, experience the beginning of the Rain Wilds Chronicles series at a special price, including bonus excerpts from other books in the series.In Dragon Keeper, too much time has passed since the powerful dragon Tintaglia helped the people of the Trader cities stave off an invasion of their enemies. The Traders have forgotten their promises, weary of the labor and expense of tending earthbound dragons who were hatched weak and deformed by a river turned toxic. If neglected, the creatures will rampage—or die—so it is decreed that they must move farther upriver toward Kelsingra, the mythical homeland whose location is locked deep within the dragons'' uncertain ancestral memories. Thymara, an unschooled forest girl, and Alise, wife of an unloving and wealthy Trader, are among the disparate group entrusted with escorting the dragons to their new home. And on an extraordinary odyssey with no promise of return, many lessons will be learned—as dragons and tenders alike experience hardships, betrayals . . . and joys beyond their wildest imaginings.

La maldición milenaria de los Antiguos Mercaderes de Mitonar se va erosionando poco a poco bajo la mano de hierro de un nuevo soberano corrupto. Los Vestrit aguardan el regreso de su nao rediviva, un barco mágico construido con tronconjuro, la madera que establece un vínculo místico de las embarcaciones con aquellos que las gobiernan. Althea Vestrit vive con el único propósito de recuperar la nave, que considera la herencia que un día le fue negada, y navegar con ella por los mares. Sin embargo, la Vivacia ha sido capturada por el capitán pirata Kennit. Althea y su antiguo camarada de aventuras marítimas, Brashen, se han propuesto liberar a la nao rediviva, pero quizá su plan resulte más peligroso que el hecho de dejar la Vivacia en las manos codiciosas de Kennit.

New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb returns to world of the Rain Wilds—called "one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy" (Booklist)—in her epic fantasy adventure, City of Dragons. Continuing the enthralling journey she began in her acclaimed Dragon Keeper and Dragon Haven, Hobb rejoins a small group of weak, half-formed and unwanted dragons and their displaced human companions as they search for Kelsingra, a legendary sanctuary woven into the lore of the Elderlings. Now, as the misfit band approaches its final destination, dragons and keepers alike face a challenge so insurmountable that it threatens to render their long, difficult odyssey utterly meaningless. Touching, powerful, and dazzlingly inventive, Hobb’s City of Dragons is not to be missed—further proof that this author belongs alongside Raymond E. Feist, Terry Brooks, and Lois McMaster Bujold in the pantheon of fantasy fiction’s true greats.

L''affrontement était inévitable entre l''équipage du Parangon et le flamboyant Kennit. Mais quels liens, quels terribles secrets unissent la vivenef de Ludchance au roi des pirates ? Grâce à la Vivacia, devenue hostile à Althéa, et aux serpents qui la servent, Kennit va-t-il enfin atteindre son but : couler Parangon ? De leur côté, les Chalcédiens, qui ont lancé une attaque contre Terrilville, sont repoussés par le dragon. A l''issue d''une réunion houleuse de tous les représentants de la ville en ruine, Tintaglia passe un marché avec les nouveaux dirigeants et Reyn Khuprus : elle s''engage à protéger les habitants de Terrilville et à aider Reyn dans ses recherches pour retrouver Malta. Mais le prix qu''elle exige en retour est lourd... Quant à Malta et au Gouverneur, d''otages des Chalcédiens qu''ils étaient, ils deviennent prisonniers des pirates qui convoitent une forte rançon pour les rendre à la liberté...