Verlag | Bantam Books |
Auflage | 2004 |
Seiten | 928 |
Format | 10,6 x 17,5 x 3,8 cm |
Gewicht | 436 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
Reihe | The Tawny Man 3 |
ISBN-10 | 0553582461 |
EAN | 9780553582468 |
Bestell-Nr | 55358246EA |
Der überwältigende Abschluss der Geschichte um Fitz den Weitseher, verknüpft mit den anderen Figuren aus der Weitseher- Trilogie und dem faszinierenden Zauberschiff-Zyklus. Wie seine Vorgänger lebt das Buch von der dichten Atmosphäre und der Lebendigkeit seiner originellen Charaktere.
The triumphant conclusion to the thrilling fantasy series, from the author of the best-selling Farseer trilogy.
Complex . . . an atmosphere-filled adventure . . . with a fair quota of surprises . . . a winning combination of strong characters and colorful societies. Kirkus Reviews
In the final book in the Tawny Man Trilogy, Fitz and the Fool are tested more severely than ever in a book the Monroe News-Star calls a breathtaking ride from beginning to end.
FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queen s 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 Out Islands and 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 Out Islands support their effort. Are there darker forces at work behind Elliania s demand? Knowing that the Fool has foretold he will die on the island of ice, Fitz plots to leave his de arest friend behind. But fate cannot so easily be defied.
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Praise for Robin Hobb and Fool s Fate
Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons. George R. R. Martin
A breathtaking ride from beginning to end. Monroe News-Star
[Robin] Hobb s rich, vibrant and unique world [is] filled with sentient ships, magical beasts, and fascinating characters. . . . Highly recommended. Library Journal
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